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Fuel systemPart report

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%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 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, 17% 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.

“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 2023-12

Related service bulletins

Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2018117%

Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited

Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Steering
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology