2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

14 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model year as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

All recalls

26V590000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Steering recallOne of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break.Steering & suspensionFree replacement209KunitsSep 1122V226000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Structure recallDue to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.Body & latchesFree replacement6,553unitsApr 202221V732000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Structure recallDuring the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.Body & latchesFree replacement2unitsSep 202120V724000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Seat Belts recallIn the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.Seats & beltsFree replacement11KunitsNov 202019V679000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with…OtherRefund / repurchase113unitsSep 201919V188000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.Steering & suspensionFree replacement56KunitsMar 201918V824000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the…ElectricalFree software update74KunitsNov 201818V467000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Visibility recallThe LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.Camera, lights & visibilityFree repair45KunitsJul 201818V375000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallIn the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.Air bagsFree replacement821unitsJun 201818V324000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.Do not driveSteering & suspensionFree replacement2,473unitsMay 201818V262000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallA lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process.Steering & suspensionFree repair7,430unitsApr 201818V159000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine recallThe engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.Engine & powertrainFree replacement4unitsMar 201818V102000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States.Air bagsFree replacement3,768unitsFeb 201817V662000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Exterior Lighting recallThe back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement5,509unitsOct 2017