Worst 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
ENGINE
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
POWER TRAIN
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE | 76 | 1 | 1 | 15,555 mi | |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 49 | — | — | 9,010 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN | 48 | — | — | 14,350 mi | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 41 | 1 | 2 | 11,626 mi | |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 38 | — | — | 6,024 mi | |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 36 | — | — | 9,982 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 21 | — | — | 11,317 mi | |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 19 | 1 | — | 13,802 mi | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 16 | — | — | 4,184 mi | |
| AIR BAGS | 15 | 2 | — | 8,964 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS | 15 | — | — | 11,578 mi | |
| STEERING | 11 | 1 | — | 4,970 mi | |
| SUSPENSION | 9 | — | — | 16,247 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING | 6 | 1 | — | 33,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 6 | — | — | 46,000 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: BLIND SPOT DETECTION | 4 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 4 | — | — | 7,922 mi | |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 3 | 1 | — | 6,500 mi | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING | 2 | — | — | — | |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION: WARNINGS | 2 | — | — | — | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL | 2 | — | — | — | |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 2 | — | — | 43,000 mi | |
| WHEELS | 2 | — | — | 28,000 mi | |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: CRASH IMMINENT BRAKING | 1 | — | — | 20,000 mi | |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 | — | — | 60 mi | |
| LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST | 1 | — | — | — | |
| PARKING BRAKE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CHAIN/BELT | 1 | — | — | 60,000 mi | |
| SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES | 1 | — | — | 3,355 mi | |
| SEATS | 1 | — | — | — |
Recalls for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
14 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~223,522 vehicles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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
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