2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 1% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,500 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“Vehichles auto on off power system enables while turning, stopped, or parked if seatbelt is buckled. Turns made complicated if engines auto stop comes on. Vehichle unable to make complete turn with ease at a coast while auto stop kicks on. Turning into parking spot auto engine system kicked to off. Car did not turn well causing car to not turn eaisly like there was no power or power steering. Car bumped into car next to it which was parked. Causing front passanger damage.”
NHTSA complaint #11111985, filed 2018-07, 6,500 miles“I bought a car from vw south orlando 7 month ago and since than I had a lot of issue with the car engine light was going on and off I been their like 5 times now and just pissing me off I want a replacement car”
NHTSA complaint #11307251, filed 2020-02“The safety alert that stops your car in case of a collision stops my car with none or thing in front or on the side of it. My backup camera stays on consistently when driving forward. The electronic middle console constantly freezes up and won't allow me to do anything or goes completely black. This has happened multiple times including the most recent in this complaint. The engine also jerks forward and is very dangerous trying to pull out onto a busy street. When I mentioned this to the dealership they said the car need to learn how I drive. It has 6600 miles on it?”
NHTSA complaint #11081934, filed 2018-03Electronic stability control: other model years
Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
82 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsFuel system
41 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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