{"id":"2018_volkswagen_tiguan","make":"Volkswagen","make_slug":"volkswagen","model":"Tiguan","model_slug":"tiguan","year":2018,"url":"/volkswagen/tiguan/2018/","pts":["gas"],"configs":[{"id":38805,"model":"Tiguan","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":27,"comb":24,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":368,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2600,"save_spend":-1750,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Thu Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":38838,"model":"Tiguan 4motion","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S8)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":21,"hwy":27,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":382,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":-2250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Thu Jul 13 00:00:00 EDT 2017"},{"id":39731,"model":"Tiguan Limited","pt":"gas","drive":"Front-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":20,"hwy":26,"comb":23,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":391,"fe_score":5,"ghg_score":5,"fuel_cost":3350,"save_spend":-5500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Mon Feb 26 00:00:00 EST 2018"},{"id":39735,"model":"Tiguan Limited 4motion","pt":"gas","drive":"All-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S6)","cyl":4,"displ":2.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":false,"city":19,"hwy":25,"comb":22,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Premium","vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":407,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3500,"save_spend":-6250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"VGA","modified":"Mon Feb 26 00:00:00 EST 2018"}],"vclass":"Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","segment":"Compact SUV","epa_certified":true,"recalls":[{"campaign":"22V226000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2022-04-06","owner_notified":"2022-06-03","units":6553,"summary":"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.","consequence":"An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"66N5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"21V732000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2021-09-23","owner_notified":"2021-11-19","units":2,"summary":"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.","consequence":"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.","remedy":"Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"51H5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"20V724000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2020-11-20","owner_notified":"2021-04-13","units":10835,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began April 13, 2021.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"69BH","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"19V679000","component":"UNKNOWN OR OTHER","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-09-25","owner_notified":"2019-11-06","units":113,"summary":"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.","consequence":"If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles.  The recall began November 6, 2019.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7.  Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"01D7","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"19V188000","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2019-03-06","owner_notified":"2019-04-12","units":56173,"summary":"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.","consequence":"If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge.  The recall began April 12, 2019.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"42J5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V824000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2018-11-26","owner_notified":"2018-12-13","units":73549,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge.  The recall began December 13, 2018.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"90L3 / 90L4","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V467000","component":"VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2018-07-13","owner_notified":"2018-08-07","units":45457,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature.  The recall began July 24, 2018.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"60D1","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V375000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2018-06-06","owner_notified":"2018-07-19","units":821,"summary":"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.","consequence":"If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge.  The recall began July 19, 2018.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"69W8 69W9","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V324000","component":"SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2018-05-16","owner_notified":"2018-05-30","units":2473,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge.  The recall began May 30, 2018.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4.  Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"mfr_campaign":"40N4/40N5","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"18V262000","component":"SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2018-04-25","owner_notified":"2018-05-30","units":7430,"summary":"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","consequence":"If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge.  The recall began May 30, 2018.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"42i7","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V159000","component":"ENGINE","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2018-03-08","owner_notified":"2018-03-26","units":4,"summary":"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.","consequence":"If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge.  The recall began March 26, 2018.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"10F7","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"18V102000","component":"AIR BAGS:FRONTAL","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2018-02-09","owner_notified":"2018-05-30","units":3768,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge.  The recall began May 30, 2018.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"69V2","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"17V662000","component":"EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS","mfr":"Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.","reported":"2017-10-18","owner_notified":"2017-12-15","units":5509,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge.  The recall began December 15, 2017.  Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.  Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"94J9","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"}],"recall_count":13,"critical_count":3,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":true,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":288,"crash":5,"fire":3,"injured":12,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Engine",82],["Unspecified",52],["Power Train",51],["Electrical System",45],["Fuel/Propulsion System",40],["Structure",39]],"by_year":{"2017":4,"2018":92,"2019":57,"2020":26,"2021":20,"2022":20,"2023":21,"2024":12,"2025":17,"2026":19},"excerpts":[["2023-12-20","Engine","Was traveling at 70 mph and applied the break and engine rpm went up to 3500-4000 and I was in D. The dealership couldn\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t replicate the issue and claims nothing is wrong. Also when you put the ac or heater on floor the air still blows out the top vents."],["2023-12-20","Power Train","The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, upon attempting to slow the vehicle, the RPM's increased rapidly up to 3,000 RPM; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The failure prompted the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. After re\u2026"],["2022-05-02","Air Bags","The clock spring on my 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited unexpectedly failed @ 20,000 miles/3.5 years of ownership while gradually turning my wheel to pull into a parking space. The failure was indicated by the sound of plastic cracking and the airbag warning light appeared on my dashboard. The clock spring had been recal\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA18005","component":"SEAT BELTS","opened":"2018-07-03","closed":"2023-02-27","campaign":"20V724000","subject":"Seat Belt Webbing Failure","summary":"In December 2017, NHTSA conducted two (2) New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tests on the Model Year (MY) 2018 Volkswagen (VW) Tiguan. Both tests were 35mph full frontal impacts into a rigid barrier with a 50th percentile male dummy seat-belted in the driver position and a 5th percentile female seat-belted in the right front passenger position. The tests were conducted on December 8, 2017, at MGA Research Corp. (MGA) in Wisconsin and December 13, 2017, at the Transportation Research Center (TRC) of Ohio.During both crash tests, the driver seat belt webbing completely separated at the point where the webbing loops through the Crash Locking Tongue (CLT). In both NCAP tests, the dummy injury cri"},{"action":"PE18001","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING","opened":"2018-01-10","closed":"2018-07-03","campaign":"","subject":"Seat Belt Webbing Failure","summary":"In December 2017, NHTSA conducted two New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tests on the 2018 MY Volkswagen (VW) Tiguan. Both tests were 35 mph, full frontal impacts into a rigid barrier with a 50th percentile male dummy seat-belted in the driver position and a 5th percentile female seat-belted in the right front-passenger position. The tests were conducted on December 8, 2017 at MGA Research Corp. in Wisconsin (MGA) and December 13, 2017 at the Transportation Research Center of Ohio (TRC).During both crash tests, the driver seat belt webbing completely separated in tension where it looped through the seat belt latch tongue (see attached photos). Based on its analysis of the NCAP test results, V"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.156,"seats":57,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":5,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.168,"seats":57,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.156,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":4,"frontal":4,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.168,"seats":null,"fcw":"Optional","ldw":"Optional","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV AWD","overall":null,"frontal":3,"side":null,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.185,"seats":5,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV FWD","overall":null,"frontal":3,"side":null,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.185,"seats":5,"fcw":"No","ldw":"No","aeb":"No","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":68,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":24,"ncap":5,"complaints":288},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 06:27 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}