CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (2 reports).
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited.
Most common 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, upon attempting to slow the vehicle, the RPM's increased rapidly up to 3,000 RPM; however, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended. The failure prompted the contact to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway. After resuming driving, the RPM's increased rapidly, but the vehicle failed to accelerate above 30 MPH. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the dealer, who was unable to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 62,000.
Was traveling at 70 mph and applied the break and engine rpm went up to 3500-4000 and I was in D. The dealership couldnât replicate the issue and claims nothing is wrong. Also when you put the ac or heater on floor the air still blows out the top vents.
1. The lower corner of each front door (both driver's and passenger's) has cut my leg, each side, right and left. The edge is sharp. It has cut my skin through jeans both times, requiring bandage, leaving scars. 2. The sharp metal cuts skin. 3. The issue has not been reproduced or confirmed yet by our VW dealer, though we will report it the next time we are there for service. 4. The vehicle has not been inspected by police or insurance. 5. There were not warning lamps, lights or messages associated with these events.
The clock spring on my 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited unexpectedly failed @ 20,000 miles/3.5 years of ownership while gradually turning my wheel to pull into a parking space. The failure was indicated by the sound of plastic cracking and the airbag warning light appeared on my dashboard. The clock spring had been recalled on older VW's and was obviously never fully corrected. I then had to drive my car with a dysfunctional driver side airbag to the dealership, putting my life in danger en route where they confirmed the failed clock spring. The part is currently on a national back order with no ETA and my car has been sitting at the dealership for over 3 months (since January 21, 2022). VW ha
When placing car in reverse camera does not always turn on. Sometime camera does not turn off when then driving forward for a few miles. Sometimes when driving, screen will go black and radio stops working for approx. a minute. Accident or injury could occur when backing up .Concerned that other systems could also fail if info system goes black. Took to Herzog Motors in Beaverton, Oregon. Service department only said, "Yes that happens". Did not say that fix or review further. No warning lamps. First occurred about six months ago.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited questions
Does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (2), Electrical System (2), Engine (2).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited has been fixed?
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