2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Name: 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Brand: Volkswagen

Price Range: $14,995 - $29,998

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4dr SUV Exterior Shown

Average

7.6

out of 10

edmunds TESTED

The 2022 Tiguan looks sharp and is one of just a few small SUVs that offers a third-row seat. It also has a comfortable ride and very good outward visibility. But questionable usefulness of the third row, plus some distracting-to-use controls, keep the Tiguan from being a top pick.

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Starting MSRP of $30,805 for a 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan S 2.0L TSI® with 8-speed automatic transmission. Price excludes destination, taxes, title, other options, and dealer charges. Dealer sets actual price.

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Pros

Smooth, quiet ride
Impressive driver assistance tech
Roomy interior and cargo area
One of but a few small SUVs that offers a third-row seat

Cons

Available third-row seat is super tight and reduces cargo space
New touch-sensing controls can be distracting to use while driving
Engine can be either too slow or too quick to respond

What's new

Updated exterior styling
New interior technology and detailing
Expanded availability of driver assist systems
Part of the second Tiguan generation introduced for 2018

Overview

Written by automotive expert Christian Wardlaw

11/4/2021

It's possible to overlook the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan when you're shopping for a small crossover SUV. Though it is now the best-selling VW in America, the Tiguan doesn't immediately spring to mind like some of the more popular models in the segment, which is a shame. Equipped with appealing design, a roomy cabin, a large cargo area and decent performance, there is plenty to like about the 2022 Tiguan.

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
SEL R-Line 4dr SUV
$23,996
great price
$2,967 below market
- 17,870 miles
- No accidents, 2 owners, personal use only
- 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
- Volkswagen of Fallston (67 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Fallston, MD
he 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL blends refined design, intelligent technology, and everyday versatility into one sophisticated SUV. From its confident s...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VV4B7AX7NM142349
Stock: PNM142349
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-22-2026
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
SEL R-Line 4dr SUV
$20,995
great price
$2,301 below market
- 55,283 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 5 Seats, 21 City / 28 Hwy MPG
- National Motors of Ellicott City (40 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Bluetooth
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
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Located in Ellicott City, MD
All our vehicles are Maryland State Inspected and come with a AutoCheck History Report. We are proud to include a limited warranty on all cars at no a...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
24 Combined MPG (21 City/28 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 3VV4B7AX7NM141962
Stock: 141962
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-13-2025

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That's especially true this year. Updates include sharper styling, improved interior materials, more standard technology features, and wider availability of advanced driver assist systems. Volkswagen also simplifies the Tiguan lineup and reduces the price of the top-trim version. Still available for the 2022 Tiguan is a third-row seat. It's cramped but can come in handy on those occasions when you need to take along extra passengers.

Overall, the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan is worth a close look as an alternative to small five-passenger SUVs such as the Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Nissan Rogue and Toyota RAV4. There's also the Kia Sorento, which, like the Tiguan, has a small third-row seat. Be sure to read our full Expert Rating to learn more about the updated and upgraded 2022 Tiguan.

Edmunds Expert Rating

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Average

7.6

out of 10

We drove the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan on our test track and on real roads. Our Edmunds team conducts rigorous independent vehicle testing, driving 500,000 miles a year.

Performance

7.5/10

How does the Tiguan drive? The turbocharged engine is reasonably strong. We tested a front-wheel-drive Tiguan and it accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in 8.9 seconds, which is average for a small three-row SUV. But the Tiguan has a problem deploying its power smoothly and is somewhat prone to both underreacting and overreacting to moderate requests for more power. This makes it occasionally difficult to accelerate smoothly.

The steering has good accuracy and excellent weighting. Whether you're navigating a parking lot or a twisty road, the Tiguan is a willing partner. The brakes, too, are light and easy to manage. Smooth stops can be made without a second thought. Outright stopping power isn't the best, due in large part to fairly low-grip tires, but our test Tiguan demonstrated good stability and composure in our emergency braking tests.

Comfort

8.5/10

How comfortable is the Tiguan? With a ride that borders on plush, it's clear Volkswagen made comfort a priority with the Tiguan. Sharp bumps are nicely rounded off, and the highway ride manages to float over imperfections while maintaining very good body control. Even larger potholes are absorbed without much notice.

Once underway, the Tiguan boasts a quiet cabin with minimal engine, road and wind noise, even at elevated speeds. The engine does sound somewhat crude when pulling away from a stop, but it blends into the background quickly. The climate system's touch-sensitive controls aren't our favorite, but the system otherwise provides good air coverage and adjustability.

Front seat comfort is OK, but we wish they offered a bit more support, especially in the bottom cushions, and better breathability. The outboard second-row seats offer welcome sculpting and bolstering, but the third-row seats are barely functional for anyone but small children.

Interior

7.5/10

How’s the interior? The Tiguan scores high marks for its highly adjustable driving position and good all-around visibility. And thanks to its large door openings, the Tiguan is very easy to step in and out of — so long as you're sitting in the first two rows. Climbing into the third row requires a lot of flexibility to squeeze through the narrow gap. Also, the second-row seats require some muscle to slide forward.

Third-row passengers will not enjoy the trip no matter how short it is. Space is tight — much tighter than in the third row of the Kia Sorento — because of limited headroom and legroom. The seats are flat and uncomfortable too. Second-row passengers might want a bit more legroom too. The Tiguan's rear legroom is far more generous if you don't get the third-row seat.

The interior of the Tiguan looks sleek. Unfortunately, Volkswagen has also made extensive use of touch-sensitive switches instead of physical buttons. These controls are easy to use when parked, and we appreciate the simulated tactile feedback from the steering wheel controls. But using these switches while driving can also draw your attention away from the road because you still have to look to pinpoint the one you want rather than go by feel as you can with a regular button.

Technology

7/10

How’s the tech? Our test vehicle was equipped with the 8-inch touchscreen. It has a neat feature that automatically displays some virtual buttons on the screen when your hand gets close to the screen. But for the price, the features seemed a bit thin, with no navigation and only the most basic information offered for vehicle status and various audio displays.

Thankfully smartphone integration through Android Auto and Apple CarPlay is standard, and front passengers get two USB-C ports. Our SE R-Line test model included wireless charging but offered only one USB-C port for second-row passengers and none for the third row.

We found the various advanced driver aids to be well behaved and easy to use. Our only gripe stems from the adaptive cruise control system, which was slow to respond in stop-and-go traffic. The Tiguan's lane keeping assist works well on the open highway but loses its effectiveness with anything more than a gentle bend.

Storage

7.5/10

How’s the storage? Tiguans equipped with three rows of seats get 12 cubic feet behind the last row, which is on par for what you get from other compact three-row SUVs. Folding the third-row seats results in 33 cubes, and doing the same to the second-row seats maxes out the three-row Tiguan to 65.3 cubic feet. If cargo capacity is more important than passenger count, note that the two-row Tiguan offers 37.6 cubes and a more generous 73.4 cubes when all the seats are down. Those numbers are similar to those of other compact two-row SUVs like the RAV4 and CR-V.

Inside, the Tiguan treats its front seat occupants with fully lined door pockets and center console, so things don't rattle around as much. The cupholders work well to hold a variety of bottle sizes. There's even a handy tray on top of the dash for sunglasses. Towing is not the Tiguan's strong suit and it is rated for only 1,500 pounds once a hitch has been installed by the dealer. By contrast, the Kia Sorento can pull up to 3,500 pounds.

Fuel Economy

8.5/10

How’s the fuel economy? The front-wheel-drive Tiguan's EPA-estimated fuel economy of 26 mpg combined is unremarkable. In fact, that's very similar to the Kia Sorento, and that SUV has an extra 100 horsepower. But on Edmunds' real-world evaluation route, our test Tiguan returned an excellent 30 mpg, and did so using only the required 87 octane gasoline.

Value

7.5/10

Is the Tiguan a good value? If you're willing to pay for the extra versatility a third row of seating provides, the Tiguan can represent a fairly good bargain in the compact SUV segment. The materials and features don't always match what some rivals offer, but the Tiguan's overall look and style are premium and modern.

Volkswagen offers fairly standard warranties of four years/50,000 miles for both bumper-to-bumper and powertrain coverage. Roadside assistance is included for three years/36,000 miles, and free scheduled maintenance is a generous two years/20,000 miles.

Wildcard

7.5/10

Volkswagen styled the Tiguan to good effect. This compact SUV looks more expensive than it actually is. The driving experience is less appealing, however. It's a comfortable SUV but not particularly rewarding to drive.

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4 Colors
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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan trim level differences

Volkswagen has simplified the 2022 Tiguan lineup, now offering the SUV in four trim levels: S, SE, SE R-Line Black and SEL R-Line. They all have a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (184 horsepower, 221 lb-ft of torque) and an eight-speed automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard with S, SE and SE R-Line Black trims, as is a third-row seat. All-wheel drive is optional for these versions of the Tiguan, and it eliminates the third row. The SEL R-Line includes standard all-wheel drive. Compare the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan trim levels in-depth.

Which Tiguan trim does Edmunds recommend?

For the best blend of style, equipment and value, the Tiguan SE is our recommendation. It includes an upgraded infotainment system with wireless smartphone integration capability and the Tiguan's full collection of driving aids, as well as added comfort and convenience features such as remote engine starting and dual-zone automatic climate control.

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Reliability

The 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has a 4 years / 50,000 miles basic warranty and 5 recalls. RepairPal gives it a reliability rating of 3.5 out of 5, ranks it #27 out of 29 among Compact SUVs. Below you’ll find our owner reviews.

Reliability Rating by RepairPal

3.5 out of 5 stars3.5/5Above Average

#27 out of 29 among Compact SUVs

RepairPal Reliability Ratings are based on the actual cost, frequency, and severity of unscheduled repairs and maintenance on make/model data for select 2008-2022 vehicles. The reliability of a specific vehicle may vary depending on its maintenance and driving history, model year, trim, and features.

Cost

$569/yr

vs. $465/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Frequency

1.69x/yr

vs. 1x/yr
for Average Compact SUV

Severity

12.7%

vs. 11.5%
for Average Compact SUV

Recalls

5 recalls found

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

Recall Number:: 25V082000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: VW: 91NY,
Number of vehicles affected:: 29569
Defect Description:: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024. Interim notification letters were mailed to Volkswagen owners April 10, 2025. Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

Recall Number:: 22V514000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 91DV
Number of vehicles affected:: 43091
Defect Description:: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Defect Consequence:: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

Recall Number:: 22V226000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 66N5
Number of vehicles affected:: 6553
Defect Description:: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Defect Consequence:: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

Recall Number:: 22V176000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 42L8
Number of vehicles affected:: 10119
Defect Description:: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Defect Consequence:: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

Recall Number:: 21V853000
Manufacturer Recall Number:: 19Q4
Number of vehicles affected:: 1285
Defect Description:: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
Defect Consequence:: A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:: Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.

Warranty

4 years / 50,000 miles Basic Warranty

Basic Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Drivetrain Warranty: 4 years / 50,000 miles
Rust Warranty: 7 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside assistance Warranty: 3 years / 36,000 miles
Free maintenance Warranty: 2 years / 20,000 miles

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2022 Tiguan Features & Specs

Trim:

MSRP (New) Excludes Destination Fee	$26,490
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	26 MPG
Cost to Drive	$158/month
Seating	7 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	12.0 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Our experts like the Tiguan models:

Automatic Post-Collision Braking: Brings the Tiguan to a stop as soon as possible after a collision to limit or avoid a secondary crash after the airbags have deployed.
Travel Assist: A hands-on driver assist system that combines adaptive cruise control with a lane keeping system to reduce driver effort on the highway.
Emergency Assist: With Travel Assist active, Emergency Assist can detect an unresponsive driver and bring the Tiguan to a safe stop.

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
Overall5 / 5
Side Barrier Rating
Overall5 / 5
Driver5 / 5
Passenger5 / 5
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front Seat5 / 5
Back Seat5 / 5
Rollover
Rollover4 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of Rollover16.8%

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan trim level differences

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