Model year
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
NHTSA lists 14 recalls and 287 complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). NHTSA also lists 0 recalls and 6 complaints under TIGUAN LIMITED. Those counts are separate from the numbers above. 1 recall marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are ENGINE (82), UNKNOWN OR OTHER (52), POWER TRAIN (48). NHTSA lists 2 investigations. NHTSA overall stars for rated variants run from 4 to 5. EPA rates it 22–24 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,800–$3,750, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2009 168 complaints
- 2010 110 complaints
- 2011 162 complaints
- 2012 153 complaints
- 2013 140 complaints
- 2014 84 complaints
- 2015 62 complaints
- 2016 97 complaints
- 2017 76 complaints
- 2018 287 complaints
- 2019 194 complaints
- 2020 141 complaints
- 2021 144 complaints
- 2022 272 complaints
- 2023 70 complaints
- 2024 76 complaints
- 2025 53 complaints
- 2026 37 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
26V590000 · Sep 11, 2026
STEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.
22V226000 · Apr 6, 2022
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.
21V732000 · Sep 23, 2021
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.
20V724000 · Nov 20, 2020
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.
19V679000 · Sep 25, 2019
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…
19V188000 · Mar 6, 2019
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.
18V824000 · Nov 26, 2018
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…
18V467000 · Jul 13, 2018
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.
18V375000 · Jun 6, 2018
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.
18V324000 · May 16, 2018
Do not driveSUSPENSION: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.
4 more recalls are in the NHTSA file for this name and are not listed here. Campaign numbers above link to NHTSA.
Complaints
287 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 5, fire flag on 3, injury field 11, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Other NHTSA names
These names matched the same EPA model but are not included in the headline counts above.
| Name | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| TIGUAN LIMITED | 0 | 6 |
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| PE18001 | Seat Belt Webbing Failure · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | Jan 10, 2018 | Jul 3, 2018 |
| EA18005 | Seat Belt Webbing Failure · SEAT BELTS:FRONT; SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING; SEAT BELTS | Jul 3, 2018 | Feb 27, 2023 |
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LTD SUV AWD | Not rated | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| LTD SUV FWD | Not rated | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | 4 · possibility 0.185 | NHTSA photo |
| Later Release SUV AWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.156 | NHTSA photo |
| Later Release SUV FWD | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.168 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV AWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.156 | NHTSA photo |
| SUV FWD | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 · possibility 0.168 | NHTSA photo |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan · 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 22 | 27 | 24 | — | — | $2,800 |
| Tiguan 4motion · 2L · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 27 | 23 | — | — | $2,900 |
| Tiguan Limited · 2L · Automatic (S6) · Front-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 20 | 26 | 23 | — | — | $3,550 |
| Tiguan Limited 4motion · 2L · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 19 | 25 | 22 | — | — | $3,750 |
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Check a vehicle
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