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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls, problems and warranty extensions

Everything US government records hold on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan as a model. To see how it applies to one car, and to check its mileage and VIN, enter the VIN.

14Safety recalls
287Owner complaints to NHTSA
2Defect investigations
5/5NHTSA overall crash rating

Most-reported problems

What 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan owners report most often to NHTSA, and the mileage where most reports fall.

Engine82Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Unknown Or Other52Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Power Train49Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Electrical System46Most reports between 0 and 20k miles
Fuel/Propulsion System41Most reports between 0 and 30k miles
Structure39Most reports between 0 and 10k miles
Your VIN report marks where your car's odometer sits on each of these ranges.

Safety recalls

Recalls issued for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

  • Seat Belts: FrontNov 2020 · Campaign 20V724000
  • Structure: BodySep 2021 · Campaign 21V732000
  • Suspension: FrontMay 2018 · Do not drive · Campaign 18V324000
  • Unknown Or OtherSep 2019 · Campaign 19V679000
  • Suspension: RearApr 2018 · Campaign 18V262000
  • Air Bags: FrontalJun 2018 · Campaign 18V375000
  • Visibility: Sun/Moon Roof AssemblyJul 2018 · Campaign 18V467000
  • Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/PanelNov 2018 · Campaign 18V824000
  • Suspension: RearMar 2019 · Campaign 19V188000
  • Air Bags: FrontalFeb 2018 · Campaign 18V102000
  • EngineMar 2018 · Campaign 18V159000
  • Exterior Lighting: Tail LightsOct 2017 · Campaign 17V662000
Whether a recall was done is shown by the dealer or NHTSA's recall lookup. Your report lists each one with the risk and the fix.

Defect investigations

NHTSA investigations that include this model.

  • Seat Belt Webbing FailureEA18005 · opened Jul 2018 · closed Feb 2023
  • Seat Belt Webbing FailurePE18001 · opened Jan 2018 · closed Jul 2018

Other years

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Sources: NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, NCAP crash ratings, manufacturer communications and defect investigations. Model-level data: individual cars may differ.