2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
13 NHTSA recall campaigns naming the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Last verified Jul 30, 2026. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Units are totals reported across campaigns mentioning this model — NHTSA does not always break unit counts down by model.
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- Apr 6, 2022Crash risk2018–2022 Volkswagen Tiguan — Structure
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
22V226000 · 7K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 23, 2021Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Structure
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
21V732000 · 2 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 20, 2020Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Seat Belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.
20V724000 · 11K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Sep 25, 2019Fire risk2008–2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2008–2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen and 4 other models — Unknown OR Other
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
19V679000 · 113 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 6, 2019Crash risk2015–2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017–2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.
19V188000 · 56K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Nov 26, 2018Crash risk2018–2019 Volkswagen Atlas, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018–2019 Volkswagen Tiguan — Electrical System
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."
18V824000 · 74K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jul 13, 2018Fire risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Visibility
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.
18V467000 · 45K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Jun 6, 2018Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Atlas, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
18V375000 · 821 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- May 16, 2018Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
18V324000 · 2K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Apr 25, 2018Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Suspension
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process
18V262000 · 7K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Mar 8, 2018Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
18V159000 · 4 units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Feb 9, 2018Crash risk2017–2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Air Bags
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
18V102000 · 4K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Oct 18, 2017Crash risk2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — Exterior Lighting
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
17V662000 · 6K units · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.