2018 Volkswagen Tiguan exterior lighting problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the exterior lighting on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Low beam on Both headlights failed without any explanation. Everything was checked. The bulbs, the fuses, the relay, and the cause of the issue is still not known.”
filed Nov 15, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that the exterior lights are too sensitive and come on with shadows and anger driver's in front of the contact. For driver's following the contact it could appear as if the vehicle was applying the brakes. (mastria volkswagen of…”
filed Jan 30, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enoughCampaign 17V662000 · Oct 18, 2017
Related service bulletins
Moisture Accumulation
V9419012011521_21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 30, 2026
Exterior Lighting problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Tiguan | 2 | 4% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 5 | 4% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 8 | 6% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 10 | 5% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 2 | 2% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 Tiguan | 39 | 24% |
| 2010 Tiguan | 19 | 17% |
| 2009 Tiguan | 15 | 9% |
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.