2017 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Sep 23, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 75 | 282 |
| Recall campaigns | 4 | 14 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 583 | 748 |
| Investigations | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 0 | 3 |
| NCAP overall rating | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 22 | 24 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 27,875 mi | 8,000 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Tiguan | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 15 | 80 |
| Electrical System | 12 | 43 |
| Power Train | 5 | 49 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 6 | 40 |
| Air Bags | 30 | 15 |
| Structure | 4 | 39 |
| Steering | 12 | 12 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 19 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Airbag warning light | 13 | 0 |
| Stalling | 7 | 25 |
| Clunking / rattling | 0 | 33 |
| Hesitation / surging | 0 | 32 |
| Loss of power | 0 | 15 |
| Vibration / shaking | 0 | 13 |
| Check engine light | 0 | 11 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 0 | 7 |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.