2018 Volkswagen Tiguan steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“- Power steering pump PN#5QN-423-055-A, not sure if dealer kept. - Risk to both as lost all power steering in winter weather. - Yes, confirmed defective by dealer - I do not know if they did additional inspection or send to Manufacturer. - On [XXX] a yellow power steering light illuminated while…”
filed Feb 22, 2024
“My 2018 Tiguan won’t turn on. The dash says, “Steering Lock Fault. Stop!” I towed it to the dealership and they replaced the steering column. Four days later it happened again while I was in the middle of the city at night and couldn’t go anywhere. This is a safety hazard because it could mean even…”
filed Jan 17, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tiguan | 2 | 5% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 23 | 9% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 11 | 15% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 12 | 13% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 9 | 15% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 20 | 24% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 27 | 19% |
| 2012 Tiguan | 20 | 13% |
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.