2018 Volkswagen Tiguan safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
★★★★★
NHTSA overall rating (5/5)
5
complaints reporting a crash
3
complaints reporting fire
13
safety recall campaigns
NHTSA 5-star crash test ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★ (4/5) |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★ (4/5) |
Tested: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Later Release SUV AWD
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 6 report injuries (11 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles were involved in 33 fatal crashes with 16 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Crash riskDue to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler… · Apr 6, 2022
- Crash riskDuring the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may… · Sep 23, 2021
- Crash riskIn the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear · Nov 20, 2020
- Fire riskModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may… · Sep 25, 2019
- Crash riskRear coil springs may prematurely fracture · Mar 6, 2019
- Crash riskInstrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know… · Nov 26, 2018
- Fire riskLED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit · Jul 13, 2018
- Crash riskIn the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly… · Jun 6, 2018