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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Model year 2018: every recall NHTSA’s file names for it, the complaints owners made to NHTSA, and its crash ratings.

  • NHTSA: don’t drive it or park it outside, for one of its recalls
NHTSA’s recall lookup, on nhtsa.gov

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The short answer

From NHTSA’s files, copied Oct 28, 2026.

A recall covers the vehicles it names, by build date where NHTSA gives one. Your VIN says which are open on yours.

Is your vehicle in one of these recalls?

No public file says which recalls are still open on one vehicle. NHTSA’s lookup does, from its VIN.

17 letters and numbers, at the bottom of the windshield on the driver’s side. VINs never use I, O or Q.

Source:

The VIN goes to NHTSA, never to Hearth Record.

What recalls name it?

14 recalls for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in NHTSA’s file, newest first. Each covers the vehicles it names; your VIN says if yours is one.

NHTSA advises some owners not to drive it, or to park it outside: see below.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

Sep 11, 2026. Steering

NHTSA counts 208,724 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Mar 22, 2017 to Jun 18, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 26V-590

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 6, 2022. Structure: body

NHTSA counts 6,553 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 22V-226

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 23, 2021. Structure: body: roof and pillars

NHTSA counts 2 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 21V-732

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 20, 2020. Seat belts: front: webbing

NHTSA counts 10,835 potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

  • NHTSA campaign 20V-724

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Sep 25, 2019. Unknown or other

NHTSA counts 113 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Dec 8, 2016 to Dec 9, 2016.

  • NHTSA campaign 19V-679

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 6, 2019. Suspension: rear: springs: coil springs

NHTSA counts 56,173 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Mar 22, 2017 to Nov 6, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 19V-188

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Nov 26, 2018. Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

NHTSA counts 73,549 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Mar 1, 2017 to Nov 8, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-824

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jul 13, 2018. Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly

NHTSA counts 45,457 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Dec 8, 2016 to Jul 7, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-467

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Jun 6, 2018. Air bags: frontal: passenger side: inflator module

NHTSA counts 821 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Mar 10, 2018 to May 19, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-375

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

May 16, 2018. Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint

NHTSA’s advice: Do not drive

NHTSA counts 2,473 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jul 31, 2017 to Apr 3, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-324

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Apr 25, 2018. Suspension: rear: shock absorber

NHTSA counts 7,430 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jan 15, 2018 to Mar 10, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-262

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Mar 8, 2018. Engine

NHTSA counts 4 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 8, 2017 to May 24, 2017.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-159

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Feb 9, 2018. Air bags: frontal

NHTSA counts 3,768 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from May 24, 2017 to Jan 16, 2018.

  • NHTSA campaign 18V-102

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

Oct 18, 2017. Exterior lighting: tail lights

NHTSA counts 5,509 potentially involved, across everything this recall names. The ones named here were built from Jul 4, 2017 to Aug 19, 2017.

  • NHTSA campaign 17V-662

The whole recall, in NHTSA’s words

What have owners told NHTSA?

288 complaints to NHTSA, received from Oct 4, 2017 to Oct 22, 2026.

  • 5 complaints told of a crash, and 3 complaints of a fire.
  • Together they report 11 people injured and no deaths.
  • Complaints are owners’ own reports, not findings: NHTSA reads them to decide what to look into. Only their counts are kept here; no complaint’s words or owner are read.
Source:

NHTSA, Owner complaints flat files. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

How did it do in crash tests?

NHTSA rated 6 versions of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: from 4 to 5 stars overall.

NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings, in whole stars. NHTSA’s safety concerns are shown beneath the stars they qualify, as NHTSA asks.

Source:

NHTSA, 5-Star Safety Ratings. Released Aug 7, 2026. Updated monthly.

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, by the version NHTSA rated
VersionOverallFrontal crashSide crashRollover
Tiguan, SUV, AWD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 3, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 15.6% chance of rolling over; no tip
NHTSA’s safety concerns for this version
  • During the frontal impact test, the driver dummy had an elevated chest acceleration injury value. Although not included in the star rating, chest acceleration in excess of 60 g’s over 3 milliseconds indicates a higher likelihood of thoracic injury.
  • During the side impact test, the left driver door unlatched and opened. A door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection.
Tiguan, SUV, AWD, release 2 5 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 15.6% chance of rolling over; no tip
NHTSA’s safety concern for this version
  • During the side impact test, the left driver door unlatched and opened. A door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection.
Tiguan, SUV, FWD, release 2 5 stars 4 starsDriver 4, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 16.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
NHTSA’s safety concern for this version
  • During the side impact test, the left driver door unlatched and opened. A door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection.
Tiguan, SUV, FWD 4 stars 4 starsDriver 3, passenger 4 5 starsSide pole 5 4 starsA 16.8% chance of rolling over; no tip
NHTSA’s safety concerns for this version
  • During the frontal impact test, the driver dummy had an elevated chest acceleration injury value. Although not included in the star rating, chest acceleration in excess of 60 g’s over 3 milliseconds indicates a higher likelihood of thoracic injury.
  • During the side impact test, the left driver door unlatched and opened. A door opening during a side impact crash increases the likelihood of occupant ejection.
Tiguan LTD, SUV, AWD Not rated 3 starsDriver 4, passenger 3 Not rated 4 starsA 18.5% chance of rolling over; no tip
Tiguan LTD, SUV, FWD Not rated 3 starsDriver 4, passenger 3 Not rated 4 starsA 18.5% chance of rolling over; no tip

NHTSA’s notes on these ratings

  • These ratings apply to vehicles manufactured on or before August 9, 2017 and before VIN 3VV1B7AXXJM027502. During the test, the driver’s seat belt webbing tore and completely separated (https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=EA18005). Information regarding NHTSA’s investigation and related manufacturer’s recall is at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V724000.
  • These ratings apply to vehicles manufactured after August 9, 2017 and after VIN 3VV1B7AXXJM027502. During the test, the driver’s seat belt webbing tore and completely separated (https://www.nhtsa.gov/?nhtsaId=EA18005). Information regarding NHTSA’s investigation and related manufacturer’s recall is at https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V724000.

Safety technology, as NHTSA lists it for each version

Tiguan, AWD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

Tiguan, AWD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

Tiguan, FWD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

Tiguan, FWD

  • Forward collision warning: optional.
  • Lane departure warning: optional.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

Tiguan LTD, AWD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

Tiguan LTD, FWD

  • Forward collision warning: no.
  • Lane departure warning: no.
  • Crash imminent braking: no.
  • Dynamic brake support: no.

What the record doesn’t say

  • Which recalls are still open on one vehicle: only NHTSA’s lookup, with its VIN, says that.
  • Ratings are for the versions NHTSA tested. Other cabs, engines and drives can rate differently.
  • How serious each complaint was, or whether it was confirmed: complaints aren’t findings.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Owner complaints flat files.

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 5-Star Safety Ratings.

    Released Aug 7, 2026 and checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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