2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 32,100miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 23 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl FWD · 20 city / 26 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (2) and other or unknown (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,100 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 248 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 42 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 38 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Engine2 33%
- Other or unknown2 33%
- Air bags1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #11430064, filed 2021-08Engine: “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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11561184, filed 2023-12, 62,000 milesOther or unknown: “The passenger side view mirror explodes as if it was a bomb. It is so low and can cause an accident because it startles everyone in the car. This has happen twice. I went to the dealer but they choose to blame me as if I am a liar to them. I explain that nothing hit it but to no avail. The vehicle in both cases it was in motion. The first time it happen in landover in spring hill fl.. The second time it happen in oakhill road in weeki wachee fl”
NHTSA complaint #11383536, filed 2020-12, 2,200 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “Was traveling at 70 mph and applied the break and engine rpm went up to 3500-4000 and I was in D. The dealership couldn’t 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11561182, filed 2023-12Mileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,200 and 62,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan Limited FWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 20 | 26 | 23 | $3,550 |
| Tiguan Limited 4motion AWD | 2.0L 4-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 19 | 25 | 22 | $3,750 |
Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 248 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11038146Sep 17, 2026Engine. Suggested fuel additive
- 11038143Sep 9, 2026Other or unknown. This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 11036874Aug 10, 2026Transmission and drivetrain. Replacement instruction
- 11036868Aug 6, 2026Other or unknown. Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- 11036870Aug 4, 2026Other or unknown. Differences between a leak and seepage
- 11035772Jul 15, 2026Electrical system. This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019…
- 11035762Jul 9, 2026Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
- 11034614Jun 18, 2026Engine. Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
- 11034613Jun 18, 2026Engine. Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Air bags. Inquiries
Other model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 32,100 | 0 | — | 23 | — | Not enough data |
All Volkswagen Tiguan Limited model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited as of Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited get?
The EPA rates the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited (Tiguan Limited, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 23 mpg combined, 20 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,550 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.
At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,100 miles and the middle half falls between 2,200 and 62,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.