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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls

13 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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Campaign 18V324000

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Urgent advisories

Apr 6, 2022

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What the record says

This model year's count is above the Volkswagen Tiguan average of 3.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seat Belts › Front › Webbing, appearing in 1 campaign.

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All 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 22V226000

Structure › Body

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Apr 6, 2022

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 21V732000

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Sep 23, 2021

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V724000

Seat Belts › Front › Webbing

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Nov 20, 2020

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

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NHTSA campaign 19V679000

Unknown Or Other

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Sep 25, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 19V188000

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 6, 2019

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V824000

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster / Panel

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Nov 26, 2018

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

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NHTSA campaign 18V467000

Visibility › Sun/moon Roof Assembly

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Jul 13, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

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NHTSA campaign 18V375000

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Jun 6, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details
NHTSA Park It instruction

NHTSA campaign 18V324000

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported May 16, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

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NHTSA campaign 18V262000

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Apr 25, 2018

What is recalled

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

Safety consequence

If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V159000

Engine

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Mar 8, 2018

What is recalled

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.

Safety consequence

If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 18V102000

Air Bags › Frontal

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Feb 9, 2018

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 17V662000

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Oct 18, 2017

What is recalled

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."

Safety consequence

If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

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Other Volkswagen Tiguan model years

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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

This verified dataset contains 13 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology