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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 14 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on September 11, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TIGUAN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V590000September 11, 2026Steering
22V226000April 6, 2022Structure › Body
21V732000September 23, 2021Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars
20V724000November 20, 2020Seat Belts › Front › Webbing
19V679000September 25, 2019Unknown Or Other
19V188000March 6, 2019Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs
18V824000November 26, 2018Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
18V467000July 13, 2018Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly
18V375000June 6, 2018Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module
18V324000May 16, 2018Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball JointDo not drive
18V262000April 25, 2018Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber
18V159000March 8, 2018Engine
18V102000February 9, 2018Air Bags › Frontal
17V662000October 18, 2017Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Systems involved: Suspension (3) · Air Bags (2) · Structure (2) · Electrical System (1) · Engine (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (1) · Unknown Or Other (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V590000Manufacturer no. 48LG, 48VT

Steering

Report received by NHTSA
September 11, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
208,724 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
March 22, 2017 – June 18, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan, 2018-2019 Atlas, and 2019-2021 Audi Q3 vehicles. One of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe may corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing can break.

Safety risk

A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the right-side steering rack mounting bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 10, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 48LG and 48VT. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V590000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V226000Manufacturer no. 66N5

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
April 6, 2022
Owner notification
June 3, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,553 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

Safety risk

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V226000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V732000Manufacturer no. 51H5

Structure › Body › Roof And Pillars

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2021
Owner notification
November 19, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.

Safety risk

The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V732000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V724000Manufacturer no. 69BH

Seat Belts › Front › Webbing

Report received by NHTSA
November 20, 2020
Owner notification
April 13, 2021
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
10,835 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.

Safety risk

A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V724000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V679000Manufacturer no. 01D7

Unknown Or Other

Report received by NHTSA
September 25, 2019
Owner notification
November 6, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
113 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
December 8, 2016 – December 9, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Safety risk

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V679000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V188000Manufacturer no. 42J5

Suspension › Rear › Springs › Coil Springs

Report received by NHTSA
March 6, 2019
Owner notification
April 12, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
56,173 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
March 22, 2017 – November 6, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

Safety risk

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V188000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V824000Manufacturer no. 90L3 / 90L4

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
November 26, 2018
Owner notification
December 13, 2018
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
73,549 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
March 1, 2017 – November 8, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

Safety risk

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V824000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V467000Manufacturer no. 60D1

Visibility › Sun/Moon Roof Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 13, 2018
Owner notification
August 7, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
45,457 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
December 8, 2016 – July 7, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.

Safety risk

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V467000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V375000Manufacturer no. 69W8 69W9

Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module

Report received by NHTSA
June 6, 2018
Owner notification
July 19, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
821 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
March 10, 2018 – May 19, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.

Safety risk

If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V375000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V324000Manufacturer no. 40N4/40N5

Suspension › Front › Control Arm › Lower Ball Joint

Do not drive advisory

Report received by NHTSA
May 16, 2018
Owner notification
May 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,473 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
July 31, 2017 – April 3, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.

Safety risk

A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V324000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V262000Manufacturer no. 42i7

Suspension › Rear › Shock Absorber

Report received by NHTSA
April 25, 2018
Owner notification
May 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
7,430 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
January 15, 2018 – March 10, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process

Safety risk

If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V262000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V159000Manufacturer no. 10F7

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
March 8, 2018
Owner notification
March 26, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
May 8, 2017 – May 24, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.

Safety risk

If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V159000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V102000Manufacturer no. 69V2

Air Bags › Frontal

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2018
Owner notification
May 30, 2018
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,768 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
May 24, 2017 – January 16, 2018
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V102000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 17V662000Manufacturer no. 94J9

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Report received by NHTSA
October 18, 2017
Owner notification
December 15, 2017
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,509 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
July 4, 2017 – August 19, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 17V662000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 14, 2026.