2018 Volkswagen Tiguan problems and complaints
Owners have filed 289 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most-reported areas: Engine (82), Unknown Or Other (52), Power Train (49).
Key takeaways
- 289 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 5 involve a crash, 3 a fire, 11 reported injuries.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 82 | 28% |
| Unknown Or Other | 52 | 18% |
| Power Train | 49 | 17% |
| Electrical System | 46 | 16% |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 41 | 14% |
| Structure | 39 | 13% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 7% |
| Service Brakes | 20 | 7% |
| Exterior Lighting | 17 | 6% |
| Steering | 16 | 6% |
| Seat Belts | 16 | 6% |
| Air Bags | 15 | 5% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
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| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Later Release SUV AWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Later Release SUV FWD | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering - filed 2026-11-03
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V590000 (Steering); however, the part to complete the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai...
Steering - filed 2026-10-22
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, there was a clunking sound coming from the vehicle while depressing the brake pedal and making left turns. The contact stated that the failure became worse over time. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagn...
Steering - filed 2026-10-21
My vehicle is under safety recall NHTSA 26V590 (Volkswagen 48LG / 48VT). The steering rack mounting bolt can corrode and break, which can cause a loss of steering control. I was notified of this recall about a month ago. As of October 21, 2026, there is still no remedy available, and I am told owner letters may not go ...
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More for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.