2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 14%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,500miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the fuel system of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 14% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving on the highway, at highway speed (70mph), an error appeared saying the engine had exceeded 4000rpm, which it hadn't, and then it shut off for safety . We lost the power steering and brakes at 70mph. We were able to get off the road, stop and restart the car and proceed home. This happened three times. The car is now at the dealer. The car is 18 months old with 20k miles.”
NHTSA complaint #11317113, filed 2020-03, 20,000 miles“Purchased a 2018 vw Tiguan sel in febuary 2018. Brought to dealer twice (so far) and bringing it backi tomorrow. Has stayed in shop for 5 weeks since purchase. Serious hesitation when accerlating. My wife refuses to drive the vehicle in fear of her life !! (and so am I) these cars must be stopped being sold...will not be long before someone is killed....”
NHTSA complaint #11142192, filed 2018-10, 55 miles“The vehicle hesitates when accelerating from a stop or occasingly surges under heavier throttle pressure. This is very dangerous and the dealers are telling us this is 'normal' behavior. I see that many drivers have reported this issue. Does someone have to get injured before we get taken seriously? Volkswagen needs to fix the problem with the engine now.”
NHTSA complaint #11132415, filed 2018-10, 9,497 miles“We purchased our 2018 Tiguan in january of this year from momentum Volkswagen of clear lake. Our car has been in 3 times for service and each time (at 5k, 10k, and 15 miles), I have explained to the service writers that my car has a lag, a stop in the throttle and turbo, where it fails to accelerate immediately upon pushing the gas pedal. …”
NHTSA complaint #11112369, filed 2018-07, 500 miles“Guess I'm having the same issue a lot of others are having. Sitting at a red light and hit the gas and nothing happens. Smells like gas inside the cabin. It's been in service at the dealership for 15 days and they have no idea what the problem is and no eta on the fix. I purchased the car in december 2017.”
NHTSA complaint #11115410, filed 2018-08, 9,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10244525Oct 19, 2023T8 fuel injector harness inspection for stored DTCs P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204.
- 10238298Jun 15, 2023Gasoline fuel additive
- 10235142Apr 20, 2023This Document informs dealers on VWP-23-03
- 10214745Jun 23, 2022Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 8% |
| 2025 | 6 | 11% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 7 | 10% |
| 2022 | 31 | 11% |
| 2021 | 12 | 8% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 10 | 5% |
| 2018 | 41 | 14% |
| 2017 | 8 | 11% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 4 | 5% |
| 2013 | 18 | 13% |
| 2012 | 15 | 10% |
| 2011 | 11 | 7% |
| 2010 | 8 | 7% |
| 2009 | 14 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
82 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsBody and structure
39 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
21 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsSteering
15 complaintsForward collision avoidance
12 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
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