2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 14%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 1,233miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the body and structure of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 14% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,233 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at any speed and on any road surface there is a constant rattling coming from the door and window pillars. It is very loud and noticeable at any speed.going over rough roads and uneven surfaces makes the rattling worse. This vehicle is brand new and only four days old. When I called I was told there is no known structural issue. However there are dozens of this issue reported here and on various vw forums.”
NHTSA complaint #11120754, filed 2018-08, 91 miles“The driver's side b-pillar has a rattle/creak. It's a slight ticking that happens most of the time over uneven roads or when you hit a bump; the rattle/noise happens over the smallest bump. Noise can be heard even on even roads.I've had the car since 1/31/2018 when I purchased it new, and as of today 5/12/18 has 2637 miles. I have noticed the rattle since the weather has been warmer and after the vehicle sits in the sun or outside. …”
NHTSA complaint #11093517, filed 2018-05, 2,505 miles“Vehicle was making a small annoying rattling sound, emanating from the driver side b-pillar, next to driver's head. Rattle had been intermittent initially but by 8,000 miles on the vehicle the rattle was almost constant at any speed whilst being driven over any surface smooth or otherwise. We took the vehicle to our local Volkswagen dealership and it has now been there for 32 days. A repair was done, but the result was satisfactory, so they are trying to repair it again.”
NHTSA complaint #11129852, filed 2018-09, 8,700 miles“This car is dangerous! I had vehicle for 4 months and have only driven 411 miles car has started to hesitate when pulling out into traffic, it almost feels like it shuts off for a solid 4 seconds before it decides to accelerate. Gas mileage reads 100mpg, we all know that's not possible... Loud wind noises at 50 MPH and a pop noise coming from drivers side door every bump in the road at 50 MPH . The start stop option turns on and off when the road is rough or slightly bumpy!”
NHTSA complaint #11151863, filed 2018-11, 517 miles“Leaking from panoramic moonroof,water coming from pipe draine tubes and dripping into back into seatbelts compartment that freeze seatbelts during cold weather and I can not pull seatbelts out to buckle up. Also at the same time water coming into trunk making area where wiring sistem going through all wet .vw dealer fixed it once by and it happend second time again.my car is in the shop now and this problem will just keep going on in my opinion forever until car eventually die because of water going onto wiring .”
NHTSA complaint #11315731, filed 2020-03, 75,390 milesRelated recalls
- 22V226000Apr 6, 2022Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2022
- 21V732000Sep 23, 2021Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2018
Related service bulletins
- 11010024Oct 30, 2024Lack of paint under roof
- 11008846Sep 12, 2024Wind & Water Leak Checking
- 10252087Mar 26, 2024In some sunroof-equipped vehicles, the front sunroof drains can become blocked with moist debris. If this happens, water could leak into the passenger compartment. Expiration…
- 10232117Feb 20, 2023Strut or Shock leak assessment.
- 10220342Sep 6, 2022update to required vehicle wash shampoo.
Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 5% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 | 3 | 1% |
| 2021 | 11 | 8% |
| 2020 | 16 | 11% |
| 2019 | 9 | 5% |
| 2018 | 39 | 14% |
| 2017 | 4 | 5% |
| 2016 | 6 | 6% |
| 2015 | 4 | 6% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 3 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
82 complaintsOther or unknown
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
49 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsFuel system
41 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 Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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