2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: recalls and complaints

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• 26V59000011 Sep 2026Steering
• 22V2260006 Apr 2022Structure / Body
• 21V73200023 Sep 2021Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars
• 20V72400020 Nov 2020Seat Belts / Front / Webbing
• 19V67900025 Sep 2019Unknown or Other
• 19V1880006 Mar 2019Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs
• 18V82400026 Nov 2018Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel
• 18V46700013 Jul 2018Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
• 18V3750006 Jun 2018Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module
• 18V32400016 May 2018Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball JointAdvisory
• 18V26200025 Apr 2018Suspension / Rear / Shock Absorber
• 18V1590008 Mar 2018Engine
• 18V1020009 Feb 2018Air Bags / Frontal
• 17V66200018 Oct 2017Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

1. 26V590000Received 11 Sep 2026. 208,724 units.

   Steering

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 48LG, 48VT.

2. 22V226000Received 6 Apr 2022. 6,553 units.

   Structure / Body

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 66N5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 3 Jun 2022.

3. 21V732000Received 23 Sep 2021. 2 units.

   Structure / Body / Roof and Pillars

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 51H5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Nov 2021.

4. 20V724000Received 20 Nov 2020. 10,835 units.

   Seat Belts / Front / Webbing

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 69BH. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Apr 2021.

5. 19V679000Received 25 Sep 2019. 113 units.

   Unknown or Other

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 01D7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Nov 2019.

6. 19V188000Received 6 Mar 2019. 56,173 units.

   Suspension / Rear / Springs / Coil Springs

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 42J5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 12 Apr 2019.

7. 18V824000Received 26 Nov 2018. 73,549 units.

   Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 90L3 / 90L4. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 13 Dec 2018.

8. 18V467000Received 13 Jul 2018. 45,457 units.

   Visibility / Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 60D1. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 7 Aug 2018.

9. 18V375000Received 6 Jun 2018. 821 units.

   Air Bags / Frontal / Passenger Side / Inflator Module

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   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, in the NHTSA record

   If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   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.

   Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 69W8 69W9. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Jul 2018.

10. 18V324000Received 16 May 2018. 2,473 units.

    Suspension / Front / Control Arm / Lower Ball JointDo-not-drive advisory

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 40N4/40N5. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 May 2018.

11. 18V262000Received 25 Apr 2018. 7,430 units.

    Suspension / Rear / Shock Absorber

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 42i7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 May 2018.

12. 18V159000Received 8 Mar 2018. 4 units.

    Engine

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 10F7. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 26 Mar 2018.

13. 18V102000Received 9 Feb 2018. 3,768 units.

    Air Bags / Frontal

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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 NHTSA record

    In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

    Remedy, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 69V2. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 30 May 2018.

14. 17V662000Received 18 Oct 2017. 5,509 units.

    Exterior Lighting / Tail Lights

    Defect, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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, in the NHTSA record

    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.

    Report filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 94J9. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 15 Dec 2017.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

A complaint can name more than one component. Each component that a complaint names is one component mention. The figure per 1,000 component mentions shows how many of each 1,000 mentions name the component.

• 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
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The table shows the 10 components with the most mentions, of 26.

Complaints that report a crash

5

Complaints that report a fire

3

Injuries in the complaints

11

Deaths in the complaints

0

Date of the newest complaint

28 Sep 2026

These figures are the entries of the persons who sent the complaints.

Complaint: A report about a possible safety problem that a person sends to NHTSA. This site shows the number of complaints and not their text.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20093
2. 20102
3. 20113
4. 20123
5. 20133
6. 20143
7. 20154
8. 20162
9. 20174
10. 201814
11. 20195
12. 20203
13. 20215
14. 20225
15. 20231
16. 20242
17. 20253
18. 20260

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

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How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan?

421,411 units in 14 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Volkswagen Tiguan have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 39 recall campaigns for the Volkswagen Tiguan, model years 2009 to 2026. 14 of them name the 2018 model year.

Which component do the complaints about the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan name most often?

Engine: 81 of 461 component mentions, or 175.7 per 1,000. For all 2018 vehicles the figure is 162.1 per 1,000.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan open?

No. Each of the 2 investigations that name this model year has a closing date in the NHTSA file.