2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 3%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 20,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 3% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 20,700 miles. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“The car has had a distinct noise when driving. I complained every time we were in and finally june of 2019 I was told it was the alignment after I had repeatedly told them it was the wheel bearings. After paying for a new alignment I was told that yes the wheel bearings needed to be changed and that because of all of the issues my tires needed to be replaced as well. I had that done, a month later I went in for an oil change and they told me I needed another alignment! I told them it was just done! They assured me that I would be taken care of. If it was actually done, I will never know. …”
NHTSA complaint #11325030, filed 2020-05, 28,000 miles“Car has 50k miles on it. Around 35k miles I started hearing noises in the suspension. Took it in and my tires are wearing uneven and bubbling. Mechanic told me my shocks are bad. I know there was a recall on some 2018 tiguans for poor welding of shocks. Not sure if there is a bigger problem affecting more tiguans.”
NHTSA complaint #11456470, filed 2022-03“I originally started out at World Kia in Matteson, where I was approved for a newer vehicle. But then they suddenly changed their minds and tried to put me in an older car instead. That rubbed me the wrong way, so I went to their Joliet location hoping for better service. Boy, was I wrong. Even though they had already run my credit in Matteson, they reran it again in Joliet, which made no sense and damaged my credit even more. I really needed a car at the time, so I felt pressured and couldn’t walk away. …”
NHTSA complaint #11666160, filed 2025-06“This vehicle experienced a rear shock spring failure identical to the symptoms noted in VW recall 42i7. We paid out of pocket for the springs to be repaired, and VW corporate along with the dealer reported this VIN does not qualify for the recall. They are unable to tell me why our particular VIN does not, other than it simply wasn't on the list. It seems unlikely the exact year/model/failure occurred on our vehicle as what was stated in the recall but somehow it didn't qualify I would expect VW to cover the spring replacement and required alignment”
NHTSA complaint #11715520, filed 2026-02“The car has had 10 safety recalls with one being the suspension. The suspension problem hasn’t been fixed as the car makes a loud clunking noise when driving it. My car has been to Volkswagen twice and they stated that the car was fine and they have no solution for the sound. This really needs to investigated. I googled the noise to see what it was and there are a lot of people that are complaining about this noise. I just bought my car and I’m literally about to trade it in because of this.”
NHTSA complaint #11447923, filed 2022-01Related recalls
- 18V324000May 16, 2018DO NOT DRIVEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2018
- 19V188000Mar 6, 2019Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2019, Golf 2015–2019, Golf Sportwagen 2017–2019 +1 more
- 18V262000Apr 25, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock…Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2018
Related service bulletins
- 11029306Feb 13, 2026This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
- 11026184Nov 18, 2025What is and what is not a leaking suspension strut.
- 11021372Jul 14, 2025How to identify and when to replace a leaking strut
Suspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | 5% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 6 | 3% |
| 2018 | 10 | 3% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2015 | 1 | 2% |
| 2014 | 3 | 4% |
| 2013 | 2 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology