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Buying a used 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan? Check these 14 recalls first
The 2018 Tiguan has 14 recalls spanning suspension, steering, restraints, engine mounting, body attachments, lighting, and compliance concerns. A loose ball joint nut recall carries a stop-driving designation; a sunroof light fire risk also stands out. Its 282 NHTSA owner complaints are unverified reports, including 5 crashes, 3 fires, and 11 injuries. Engine leads the listed areas with 80 reports, followed by unknown or other with 50, power train with 49, and electrical system with 43.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Have a dealer verify ball joint recall status and stop-driving instructions.
- Request sunroof light, steering bolt, and suspension recall repair records.
- Verify airbag and seat belt repairs; ask about engine or transmission problems.
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Volkswagen dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| VW Tiguan Loose Ball Joint Nut · do not drive | Suspension | critical |
| Volkswagen Tiguan Sunroof Light May Cause Fire | Visibility | critical |
| Volkswagen Tiguan has wrong driver front airbag installed | AIR Bags | high |
| VW Tiguan Engine Support Bolts May Be Loose | Engine | high |
| VW Tiguan Rear Shock Absorber Weld Failure | Suspension | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan Passenger Airbag May Tear | AIR Bags | high |
| Volkswagen Models May Have Rear Coil Spring Fracture | Suspension | high |
| VW Tiguan Front Seat Belt Webbing May Tear | Seat Belts | high |
| Volkswagen Tiguan May Have Incorrect Roof Repair | Structure | high |
| Volkswagen Tiguan Rear Spoiler May Detach | Structure | high |
| Volkswagen Atlas And Tiguan Steering Bolt May Break | Steering | high |
| VW Tiguan Backup Lights May Be Too Dim | Exterior Lighting | medium |
| Volkswagen Jetta, Tiguan Vehicles May Not Comply | Unknown OR Other | medium |
| Volkswagen Atlas, Tiguan, Jetta missing key-in-ignition warning chime | Electrical System | low |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
282 complaints filed for this model year, including 5 mentioning a crash, 3 a fire and 11 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 80 | Yes |
| Power Train | 49 | None found |
| Electrical System | 43 | Yes |
| Fuel System | 40 | None found |
| Structure | 39 | Yes |
| Speed Control | 21 | None found |