2018 Volkswagen Tiguan air bags problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the parking brake independently activated, and the air bag warning light illuminated. In addition, while attempting to turn off the vehicle, the key failed to function as intended. The vehicle…”
filed Mar 31, 2026
“My 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan experienced a failure of the airbag control module caused by water intrusion through the HVAC access area and failed seam seal tape at the cowl support. The dealership confirmed that water leaked through a factory seam, accumulated at the airbag module, and caused the…”
filed Mar 24, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold…Campaign 18V375000 · Jun 6, 2018
- Front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles…Campaign 18V102000 · Feb 9, 2018
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tiguan | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 7 | 4% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 30 | 41% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 37 | 39% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 28 | 45% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 46 | 55% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 63 | 45% |
| 2012 Tiguan | 33 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.