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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 13 NHTSA recalls and 273 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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This is a known problem year for the Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2018 model year has significantly more owner complaints than average for this model. Consider a different year if possible.

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31/100

Avoid This Year — 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is among the worst-performing model years for this vehicle. NHTSA data shows high complaint and recall activity. Strongly consider a different model year.

13
NHTSA Recalls
13 recalls on record
273
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
5
Crashes + Injuries
3 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan (13)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #20V724000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #21V732000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V324000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V679000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V262000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V375000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V467000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V824000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V188000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #18V102000

Showing 10 of 13 recalls. View all on NHTSA.gov →

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Most Common Problems — 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 273 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Power Train
48
Electrical System
37
Structure
29
Engine
28
Unknown Or Other
27
Service Brakes
14
Exterior Lighting
14
Steering
12
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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2018 model year is highlighted.

2012 152 complaints 2013 139 complaints 2014 81 complaints 2015 62 complaints 2016 95 complaints 2017 72 complaints 2018 273 complaints 2019 176 complaints 2020 124 complaints 2021 122 complaints 2022 231 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has 13 recalls and 273 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated issues — consider alternatives or a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has 13 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan are: Power Train, Electrical System, Structure, Engine. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan safe to buy?
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 13 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Tiguan should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volkswagen Tiguan are: 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.