2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is a Sport Utility 4-dr style car measuring 185.10 in length and 66.30 in height. Made in Mexico, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has 8 trims priced by the manufacturer at 36,250 with just total of 11 recalls in the past 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. It’s seating 7 people with 4 doors and a rank size of No data gallon. The engine is 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO .

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Tiguan
Trims Available: 8
Location: MEXICO
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Driveline: FWD
Seats: 7
MSRP: $36,250 USD
Tires: 235/50R H

Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 Trims

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan S

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 22 City / 27 HWY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4Motion

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5
MPG: 21 City / 27 HWY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion AWD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion AWD

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SE

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7
MPG: 22 City / 27 HWY

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: FWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 7

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium 4Motion

Engine: 2.0L L4 DOHC 16V TURBO
Transmission: 8A
Drivetrain: AWD
Body & Doors: SPORT UTILITY 4-DR
Seating: 5

Vin Numbers

  • 3VV5B7AX5JM003187
  • 3VV5B7AX4JM115382
  • 3VV5B7AX9JM174251
  • 3VV5B7AX8JM000445
  • 3VV5B7AX4JM079113
  • 3VV5B7AX6JM090369
  • 3VV5B7AX8JM115465
  • 3VV5B7AX9JM163363
  • 3VV5B7AXXJM173450

Safety and Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

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* National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

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* Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

Safety & Recalls

Recall 20V724000 started on /Date(1605848400000-0500)/.

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.

Consequence: 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. Interim notices informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 19, 2021. Owners will receive a second notice when remedy parts become available in May 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.

Recall 17V662000 started on /Date(1508299200000-0400)/.

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."

Consequence: 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.

Recall 18V159000 started on /Date(1520485200000-0500)/.

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.

Consequence: 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.

Recall 18V102000 started on /Date(1518152400000-0500)/.

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."

Consequence: 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.

Recall 18V262000 started on /Date(1524628800000-0400)/.

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

Consequence: 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.

Recall 18V324000 started on /Date(1526443200000-0400)/.

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.

Consequence: 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.

Recall 18V375000 started on /Date(1528257600000-0400)/.

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.

Consequence: 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.

Recall 18V467000 started on /Date(1531454400000-0400)/.

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.

Consequence: 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.

Recall 18V824000 started on /Date(1543208400000-0500)/.

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."

Consequence: 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.

Recall 19V188000 started on /Date(1551848400000-0500)/.

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.

Consequence: 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.

Recall 19V679000 started on /Date(1569384000000-0400)/.

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.

Consequence: 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.

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