2022 Acura RDX vs 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2022 Acura RDX | 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 31 | 250 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 5 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 139 | 459 |
| Investigations | 0 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 3 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 23–24 | 26 |
| Median reported incident mileage | — | — |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Acura RDX | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 103 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 58 |
| Lane Departure | 2 | 40 |
| Power Train | 0 | 41 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 30 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 0 | 28 |
| Steering | 2 | 23 |
| Visibility/wiper | 9 | 12 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 36 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 34 |
| Stalling | 0 | 32 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 20 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 7 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 5 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 5 |
2022 Acura RDX
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.