2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 2021-08Related service bulletins
- 11035772Jul 15, 2026This 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…
- 11030829Mar 6, 2026This 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…
- 11028490Jan 6, 2026This 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 a…
- 11012470Dec 6, 2024Internal Moisture Accumulation
- 11007398Aug 28, 2024Battery testing
- 10249136Jan 11, 2024Addressing Cybersecurity or Vehicle Hack concerns
- 10236096May 4, 2023Battery adaptation procedure when battery label is missing.
- 10233280Mar 16, 2023Generator Replacement
- 10228176Dec 12, 2022Park Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
- 10228178Dec 6, 2022Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited
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.
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