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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
5
of 5 stars
Recalls
13
on record
MPG
24
combined

Do not drive until repaired

1 active "park it" recall — NHTSA advises against driving this vehicle until the remedy is complete.

Recalls13
Complaints274
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

13 recalls
274 complaints
24 MPG combined
5/5 safety rating

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
13
Owner complaints
274
Complaints citing a crash
5

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

13 Recalls on Record

1 of these is high-severity. Some may require you to stop driving the vehicle until repaired.

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Safety recalls

13 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 20V724000high

    Safety restraint issue

    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.

  • 21V732000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.

  • 18V324000critical Do not drive

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.

  • 19V679000high

    Miscellaneous issue

    UNKNOWN OR OTHER

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

  • 18V262000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process

  • 18V375000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.

  • 18V467000high

    Visibility issue

    VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.

  • 18V824000high

    Electrical issue

    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

  • 19V188000high

    Suspension issue

    SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

  • 18V102000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

  • 18V159000high

    Engine issue

    ENGINE

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.

  • 17V662000high

    Lighting issue

    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

  • 22V226000high

    Body/structure issue

    STRUCTURE:BODY

    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.

Consumer complaints

274 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

274
Total
5
Crashes
3
Fires
11
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ENGINE92
  • OTHER31
  • STRUCTURE31
  • BRAKES20
  • FUEL SYSTEM19

Notable Issues

274 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA. 11 reports involve injuries. 5 reports involve a crash.

Most reported problems

engine problems (stalling, power loss, warning lights)92
miscellaneous issues31
body/structure issues (rust, door problems, trim)31

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Drive type
Front-Wheel Drive
Engine
2L 4-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Automatic (S8)
Seats
0

Fuel economy

22

City

27

Hwy

24

Comb

Annual cost
$2,500
Fuel
Regular Gasoline

NHTSA crash ratings

Overall
Frontal
Side
Rollover

Data sources

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Common problems

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Safety timeline

Full timeline
  1. Investigation closed

    NHTSA closed investigation EA18005

    Seat Belt Webbing Failure

  2. Recall

    Recall 22V226000

    An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  3. Recall

    Recall 21V732000

    The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

  4. Recall

    Recall 20V724000

    A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

  5. Recall

    Recall 19V679000

    If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.