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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan reliability record

Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.

Source-verified · 2026NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation Official source ↗
NHTSA complaints
446
143 in the last 5 years
Top problem area
ENGINE
77 complaints
Recalls on record
13
see below
Reported harm
8 reported crashes · 18 injuries · 3 fires

How this record compares

raw NHTSA counts, not defect rates

Complaint rank

#1,178

of 4,194 vehicle records

Vs Volkswagen median

+197

median 249 across 119 Volkswagen records

Vs 2016-2020

+159

median 288 complaints in 538 records

Top component share

17%

Engine: 77 complaints

What owners report fails — 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • ENGINE 77
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER 50
  • POWER TRAIN 48
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 42
  • STRUCTURE:BODY 38

13 recalls on record for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • NHTSA 22V226000 · 2022 · STRUCTURE:BODY An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a cr
  • NHTSA 20V724000 · 2021 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
  • NHTSA 21V732000 · 2021 · STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain a
  • NHTSA 19V679000 · 2019 · UNKNOWN OR OTHER If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
  • NHTSA 19V188000 · 2019 · SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the ri
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These are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

NHTSA has 446 consumer complaints on record for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and 13 recalls. The most-reported problem area is engine (77 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.

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

Owners most often report problems with: engine (77), unknown or other (50), power train (48), electrical system (42). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.

How much does it cost to own a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.

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