2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 20, 2023 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Tiguan Limited years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System2
Engine2 · ~62,000 mi
Power Train2 · ~62,000 mi
Unknown or Other2 · ~2,200 mi
Air Bags1
Fuel/propulsion System1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System233%———
Engine233%62,000——
Power Train233%62,000——
Unknown or Other233%2,200——
Air Bags117%———
Fuel/propulsion System117%———
Steering117%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 3 complaints
2020: 1202012021: 1202112022: 1202212023: 320233

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

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’t 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.

Engine · received Dec 20, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11561182

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…

Power Train · received Dec 20, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11561184

1. The lower corner of each front door (both driver's and passenger's) has cut my leg, each side, right and left. The edge is sharp. It has cut my skin through jeans both times, requiring bandage, leaving scars. 2. The sharp metal cuts skin. 3. The issue has not been reproduced or confirmed yet by…

Unknown or Other · received Feb 27, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11509314

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…

Air Bags · received May 2, 2022 · NHTSA complaint 11463105

When placing car in reverse camera does not always turn on. Sometime camera does not turn off when then driving forward for a few miles. Sometimes when driving, screen will go black and radio stops working for approx. a minute. Accident or injury could occur when backing up .Concerned that other…

Electrical System · received Aug 23, 2021 · NHTSA complaint 11430064

Other Volkswagen Tiguan Limited years

YearComplaintsRecalls
201860

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Tiguan Limited model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.