2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Engine is the leading concern among 284 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the highest complaint count among 17 Tiguan model years with reports.
Of the 2018 reports, 5 involved a crash and 3 involved a fire. 11 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
SteeringSep 11, 2026
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.
A broken steering rack housing can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 26V590000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, bodyApr 6, 2022
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.
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 22V226000 on NHTSA.gov
Structure, body, roof and pillarsSep 23, 2021
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 21V732000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, webbingNov 20, 2020
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.
A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 20V724000 on NHTSA.gov
Other or unspecifiedSep 25, 2019
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.
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
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.
Campaign 19V679000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, springs, coil springsMar 6, 2019
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 19V188000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelNov 26, 2018
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."
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.
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.
Campaign 18V824000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, sun/moon roof assemblyJul 13, 2018
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.
A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
Campaign 18V467000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleJun 6, 2018
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.
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 18V375000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, front, control arm, lower ball jointDo not drive until repairedMay 16, 2018
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 18V324000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rear, shock absorberApr 25, 2018
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
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Campaign 18V262000 on NHTSA.gov
EngineMar 8, 2018
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.
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.
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.
Campaign 18V159000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontalFeb 9, 2018
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."
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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.
Campaign 18V102000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lighting, tail lightsOct 18, 2017
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."
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.
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.
Campaign 17V662000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: power train
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Power train, Jul 13, 2019
9,000 MILES AND 16 MONTHS LATER OF GETTING IT, THE CAR IS FAILING TO GET ENOUGH POWER AFTER FULL STOPS IN RED LIGHTS AND MANDATORY STOPS. SEEMS LIKE THE GEARBOX IS NOT MAKING ON TIME THE DOWNSHIFTING, SOMETIMES TAKING 3 SECONDS TO REACT, IMAGINE THIS IN AN INTERSECTION! THIS HAS PUT MY FAMILY AND AS I HAVE READ MANY OTHERS TOO. NOW TRYING TO GET VOLKSWAGEN'S SAY ON THIS BUT AFTER READING MANY OPINIONS THIS WILL BE A LONG BATTLE.
Power train, Jun 24, 2019
TRANSMISSION HAS LOUD KNOCKING AND WHINING SOUNDS WHEN ACCELERATING. SLOW TO RESPOND TO POWER DURING PASSING, CHANGING LANES OR ENTERING HIGHWAYS. DANGEROUS WHILE CROSSING A HIGHWAY FROM A STOP SIGN. TOLD BY SEVERAL VW TECHNICIANS THAT THIS IS "NORMAL". HAVE DISCOVERED THAT VW HAD ISSUED A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN TO ALL ITS DEALERS TO TELL CUSTOMERS WHO COMPLAIN ABOUT THE TRANSMISSION THAT "THIS IS A NORMAL CONDITION". HAVE HEARD THE SAME RESPONSE FROM 3 DEALERS. THIS IS A COVER UP TO AVOID A RECALL OF THIS UNPREDICTABLE TRANSMISSION.
Power train, Jun 20, 2019
WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP IN THE 2018 VW TIGUAN IT HESITATES FOR APPROXIMATELY A FEW SECONDS BEFORE MOVING FORWARD. THIS OCCURS AT ALL TIMES WHEN ACCELERATING INTO THE LOWER GEARS 1-3. ONCE PAST GEARS 1-3 THE VEHICLE OPERATES NORMALLY. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO MERGE WITH TRAFFIC OR PULLING OUT ON THE OPEN ROAD. DURING RESEARCH I HAVE FOUND THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH VARIOUS YEARS OF THE CAR MODEL AND HAS YET TO BE ADDRESSED BY VW. PLEASE HELP, I FEAR FOR MY FAMILY TO BE IN THIS VEHICLE WHEN THIS OCCURS.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Apr 15, 2019
MY WIFE CALLED ME PANICKED BECAUSE HER 2018 VW TIGUAN SEL, WITH 8000 MILES, CUT OUT ON HER WHILE SLOWLY PULLING INTO A BUSY INTERSECTION. SHE DESCRIBED THE PROBLEM AS IF THE CAR LOST COMPLETE POWER FOR A FEW SECONDS, EVEN THOUGH SHE DID NOT HAVE HER FOOT ON THE BREAK AT THE TIME, AND THE CAR WAS NOT ABLE TO ACCELERATE. MY WIFE QUICKLY PUT THE CAR INTO REVERSE, WHERE IT RESPONDED WELL MOVING BACKWARDS, AND THREW ON HER HAZARDS. THE VEHICLE IS LESS THAN 1 YEAR OLD AND SHE IS DEATHLY SCARED OF DRIVING IT NOW. THE VEHICLE IS A HAZARD! WHEN LOOKING ONLINE FOR SIMILAR POWER TRAIN ISSUES, MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS ARE REPORTING A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Apr 7, 2019
MY VEHICLE DISPLAYED A SIGN STATING THAT THEIR WAS LOW COOLANT. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AROUND 14,000 MILES AND THE PCM HAS BEEN DESTROYED. THE ENGINE HASN'T BEEN GETTING COOLANT FOR SOME TIME. ONCE THAT WAS REPLACED MY CAR STOPPED ACCELERATING PROPERLY AND ROGERS REALLY ROUGHLY MAINLY THROUGH GEARS 1-3. IT'S REALLY DANGEROUS IF I NEED TO ACCURATE QUICKLY TO MERGE THE RESPONSE TIME IS OFF AND I HAVE HAD SEVERAL NEAR MISSES. I FLAGGED THIS WITH VW AND THEY ARE REFUSING TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEIR IS AN ISSUE. I WOULD LIKE TO GET THIS RESOLVED BEFORE MYSELF OR OTHERS ARE INJURED.
Power train, Engine, Apr 2, 2019
WHEN ACCELERATING. IT FEELS LIKE THE MOTOR IS VIBRATING TOO MUCH LIKE IT'S GOING TO RIP ITSELF OUT. THE CAR HAS ONLY 3K MILES. IT'S BEEN ADDRESSED TO VOLKSWAGEN! MOTOR MOUNTS ARE OK AND TRANSMISSION MOUNT IS GOOD AS TOLD BY DEALER. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME THE CAR IS ACCELERATING FROM A STANDSTILL
Power train, Electrical system, Mar 29, 2019
WHEN PRESSING PEDAL FROM A STOPPED POSITION TO ACCELERATE THE VEHICLE THERE IS EITHER A LAG IN RESPONSE OR NO RESPONSE CAUSING THE VEHICLE NOT TO MOVE WHEN GOING FROM A STOPPED POSITION TO MOVING ACTION INTO TRAFFIC. THIS HAS BEEN NOTED AT RANDOM MOMENTS, MORE NOTICEABLY WHEN VEHICLE IS FIRST TURNED ON. HOWEVER, IT HAS HAPPENED COUNTLESS TIMES WHEN VEHICLE HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR SEVERAL MILES. THIS LACK OF ACCELERATOR RESPONSE PUTS MY FAMILY AND I INTO A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Power train, Feb 14, 2019
DANGEROUS JERKINESS AND LOSS OF POWER WHEN SHIFTING THROUGH FIRST 3 GEARS. WHEN COMING OUT OF A STOP THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCES NOTICEABLE LAG AS IT SHIFTS THROUGH EACH GEAR. ENGINE REVS, POWER DROPS, AND THEN IT SUDDENLY JERKS INTO GEAR. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THERE ARE NO TROUBLE CODES AND I SHOULD JUST KEEP DRIVING. ISSUE WAS REPRODUCIBLE IN NORMAL AND SPORT MODE, AND WAS VERIFIED BY THE TECHNICIAN WHEN I MADE HIM ACCOMPANY ME ON A TEST DRIVE.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 23, 2018
PURCHASED A 2018 VW TIGUAN SEL IN FEBUARY 2018. BROUGHT TO DEALER TWICE (SO FAR) AND BRINGING IT BACKI TOMORROW. HAS STAYED IN SHOP FOR 5 WEEKS SINCE PURCHASE. SERIOUS HESITATION WHEN ACCERLATING. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF HER LIFE !! (AND SO AM I) THESE CARS MUST BE STOPPED BEING SOLD...WILL NOT BE LONG BEFORE SOMEONE IS KILLED....
Power train, Sep 28, 2018
FROM A STOP, AND AT LOW SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATES VERY BADLY. AT TIMES, WITH THE GAS PEDAL TO THE FLOOR, THE CAR DOES NOT ACCELERATE FOR 2-3 SECONDS OR MORE--IT JUST COASTS. IN OTHER SITUATIONS, THE TRANSMISSION DOES NOT ENGAGE AT ALL, AND THE ENGINE REVS TO HIGH RPM. THIS HAS LED TO NEAR ACCIDENTS ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS: WHEN CROSSING TRAFFIC TO MAKE A LEFT-HAND TURN, MERGING INTO TRAFFIC AFTER MAKING A RIGHT-HAND TURN, OR ATTEMPTING TO GET TO SPEED ENTERING A FREEWAY. FURTHER, THIS IS NOT HOW THE VEHICLE BEHAVED ON THE TEST-DRIVE. IF IT HAD, I WOULD NEVER HAVE PURCHASED IT. TO DATE, THE VEHICLE HAS SPENT MORE THAT 3 WEEKS IN THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT OF THE LOCAL VW DEALERSHIP. AFTER THIS PERIOD OF SERVICE, THE VEHICLE WAS RETURNED TO ME, AND I WAS TOLD THAT VW HAD DETERMINED THAT THIS IS A "FEATURE OF THE VEHICLE", AND THAT NOTHING MORE WOULD BE DONE TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD, AND A BAIT-AND-SWITCH.
Power train, Engine, Sep 14, 2018
THE TIGUAN HAS BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH HESITATION WHILE SHIFTING BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND GEAR. YOU CAN FEEL AN IMMEDIATE LOSS OF POWER, LOSS OF BOOST AND A BUCKING FEELING WHILE IT SHIFTING. I'VE ALSO DRIVEN ANOTHER TIGUAN OF THE SAME YEAR AND THE ISSUE WAS PRESENT ON THAT SPECIFIC MODEL TOO. THIS ISSUE IS NOT ONLY AN ANNOYANCE BUT ALSO A SAFETY ISSUE WHILE MERGING OR TRYING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 6, 2018
TIGUAN 2018 HESITATES TO ACCELERATE WITH A LAPSE OF A FEW (3 OR 4) SECOND BEFORE THE CAR FINALLY ACCELERATES AFTER A FULL STOP OR FROM SLOW SPEEDS. THIS ISSUE TENDS TO BE CONSTANT AND CAN BE EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AS IT HAPPENS WHEN TRYING TO PULL FROM A BUSY INTERSECTION OR FROM ANY OTHER SITUATION WHERE YOU NEED TO MOVE QUICK , ITS A MATTER OF TIME BEFORE SOMEONE GETS SERIOUSLY HURT IF VW DOESN'T COME UP WITH A RESOLUTION. IM NOW ON MY SECOND SERVICE APOINTMENT WITHIN A MONTH. SEEMS TO BE A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL VERY FRUSTRATING!!!!!
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 23, 2018
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE (EITHER COLD OR WARM), VEHICLE HAS A SEVERAL SECONDS HESITATION WHEN PUSHING DOWN ACCELERATOR. VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE, HESITATES THEN LURCHES FORWARD AS IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT GETTING SUFFICIENT POWER TO MOVE. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE VOLKSWAGEN DEALER SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO REPAIR. THIS IS DANGEROUS WHEN YOU ARE ENTERING A HIGHWAY OR CROSSING A MULTI LANE ROAD AND HAVE TO MOVE QUICKLY AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT RESPOND.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Aug 17, 2018
THERE IS ALL THIS HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING ALMOST LIKE A BUCKING OR THE ENGINE IS NOT GETTING ENOUGH GAS/OXYGEN MIX. THEN YOU CAN PRESS THE GAS PEDAL A QUARTER OF THE WAY DOWN AND THE ENGINE HESITATES THEN THROWS THE CAR INTO HIGH GEAR AND TAKES OFF. I HAVE DRIVEN A LOT OF CARS THE PAST WEEK EVEN A VW TOUAREG THAT DID NOT ACT LIKE THIS CAR DOES WITH THE ACCELERATOR. IT IS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR IS NOT SENDING THE CORRECT SINGLE TO THE ENGINE OR THE ENGINE'S COMPUTER IS NOT INTERRUPTING IT CORRECTLY FROM THE ACCELERATOR. THE COMPUTER IN THE CAR CAN BE BAD AND GIVE A FALSE POSITIVE. THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO 4 DEALERSHIPS AND FIELD ENGINEERS HAVE STATED THAT THERE IS A PROBLEM BUT VW REFUSES TO BUY BACK THE VEHICLE. THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL REQUESTS BUT THEY KEEP GETTING DENIED AND SAY THERE IS NO FIX FOR THE VEHICLE AND I FEEL IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE. I HAVE ALMOST GOT INTO 3 ACCIDENTS BECAUSE THE ACCELERATOR WOULD NOT REACT AND THE CAR STALLED OUT.
Power train, Structure, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 16, 2018
IN THE FIRST MONTH OF OWNING THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL TANK HAD TO BE REPLACED. SINCE THEN THE VEHICLE HAS DISPLAYED INTERMITTENT LOSS OF RESPONSE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN FIRST SHIFTING INTO DRIVE, THE VEHICLE WILL NOT RESPOND TO ANY INPUT INTO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE ENGINE RPMS WILL HOLD AT 1000 OR DROP TO ALMOST STALLING THE CAR. AFTER ABOUT 10-20 SECONDS OF THIS, THE CAR WILL SUDDENLY RECOGNIZE THE THROTTLE INPUT AND WILL LURCH FORWARD. THERE IS NO INDICATION OF WHEN THE VEHICLE WILL DECIDE TO RESPOND TO THE THROTTLE INPUT. THE B-PILLAR ON BOTH SIDES OF THE CAR STARTED TO RATTLE WHEN THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS OVER ~55 F. THIS HAS BEEN SERVICED ONCE, PER A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN FROM VOLKSWAGEN. THE SERVICE SIMPLY MADE THE PROBLEM INTERMITTENT. THE TSB STATES THAT THE PROBLEM IS CAUSED BY THE AIR BAG MODULES RUBBING ON THE METAL OF THE FRAME AND BODY. ADDITIONALLY THE TSB PROCEDURE INSTRUCTS THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN TO SLIDE A SCREW DRIVER BETWEEN TWO PIECES OF BODY OR FRAME METAL, AND USE A HAMMER TO BEND THE PANELS APART FROM EACH OTHER. HAS THIS BE PROVEN TO NOT COMPROMISE THE STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE? THE TRANSMISSION CONSISTENTLY FAILS TO FIND THE CORRECT GEAR TO BE IN AT LOW SPEEDS OR FROM A STOP. WHEN STARTING FROM A STOP THE TRANSMISSION HAS A HARSH SHIFT IN THE FIRST 3 GEARS. THE TRANSMISSION AT TIME WILL START OFF IN THE 3RD GEAR, WITH THE THROTTLE FULLY ENGAGED, AND WILL TAKE SEVERAL SECONDS TO DETERMINE THAT IT NEEDS TO BE IN THE FIRST GEAR. BY THE TIME IT FINALLY SHIFTS INTO FIRST, IT IS AT THE PEAK RPM'S FOR FIRST GEAR AND WILL HARSHLY SHIFT INTO SECOND GEAR. THIS IS THEN QUICKLY FOLLOWED BY ANOTHER JERKY SHIFT INTO THIRD GEAR. STARTING THE CAR OFF IN THIRD GEAR HAS CAUSED ISSUES FOR MAKING A TURN IN A BREAK IN TRAFFIC TO THE POINT WHERE I CAN NO LONGER RELIABLY DEEM THAT TO BE A SAFE MANEUVER.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 16, 2018
THE TIGUAN EXPERIENCES SEVERE AND DANGEROUS ACCELERATION HESITATION WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR FROM VERY SLOW SPEEDS. THERE IS A SIGNIFICANT DELAY BETWEEN THE ACCELERATOR BEING DEPRESSED AND THE CAR ACTUALLY ACCELERATING, WHICH CAUSES AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MERGE WITH OTHER TRAFFIC OR ENTER A ROADWAY FROM A SIDE STREET. THIS ISSUE IS VERY CONSISTENT, AND OCCURS IN ALL OPERATING CONDITIONS (ENGINE WARMED, ENGINE COLD, AUTOMATIC GEAR SELECTION OR MANUAL GEAR SELECTION, IN 'SPORT' MODE AND IN REGULAR DRIVING MODE). THE ISSUE IS PRESENT IN ALL DRIVING SITUATIONS WHERE ACCELERATION FROM A STATIONARY OR SLOW SPEED IS REQUIRED.
Power train, Aug 15, 2018
CAR BUCKS FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP FROM MOTION.( DOWN SHIFTS HARD) AND SHIFTS INTO FIRST GEAR REALLY HARD. THIS HAPPENS WHEN STOP/START IS TURNED OFF. ITS EVEN WORSE WHEN MORE THAN TWO PEOPLE ARE IN CAR. VEHICLE ALSO ACCELERATES TOO FAST IN FIRST GEAR. TURBO KICKS IN TOO EARLY.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 10, 2018
VEHICLES HESITATES TO START FROM A SLOW OR DEAD STOP. WILL NOT ACCELERATE AS IT SHOULD. NOTICEABLE LAG WHEN SHIFTING AND ACCELERATING. ENGINE MISFIRING AT ONLY 3000 MILES. VERY DANGEROUS WHEN TURNING INTO TRAFFIC OR MERGING ON TO HIGHWAYS. VEHICLE GIVES A FALSE SENSE OF ACCELERATING THEN STOPS. THIS HAPPENS RELIABLY OVER AND OVER.
Power train, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 2, 2018
GUESS I'M HAVING THE SAME ISSUE A LOT OF OTHERS ARE HAVING. SITTING AT A RED LIGHT AND HIT THE GAS AND NOTHING HAPPENS. SMELLS LIKE GAS INSIDE THE CABIN. IT'S BEEN IN SERVICE AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR 15 DAYS AND THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT THE PROBLEM IS AND NO ETA ON THE FIX. I PURCHASED THE CAR IN DECEMBER 2017.
Power train, Engine, Jul 31, 2018
THERE IS WEIRD TURBO/ENGINE SOUND COMING FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT. WHEN ENGINE IS COLD, COLD START, YOU HEAR GRINDING TYPE OF NOISE. IT IS VERY LOUD. ONCE ENGINE IS DRIVEN FOR ABOUT 20 MINUTES, NOISE IS REDUCED, BUT STILL THERE. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFT HAS CLICKING NOISE. YOU DO NOT HEAR IT WHEN SEATING INSIDE THE VEHICLE, BUT YOU CAN HEAR IT WHEN OUTSIDE AND SOMEONE ELSE IS SHIFTING. THE NOISE IS WHEN CAR GOES FROM EITHER DRIVE TO NEUTRAL, OR REVERSE TO NEUTRAL. IT'S A CLICKING NOISE, LIKE CHIME AND METAL BANGING MIXED TOGETHER.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Jul 5, 2018
THE VEHICLE HAS A START/STOP FEATURE THAT IS ON BY DEFAULT AND IS DANGEROUS WHEN WAITING TO MAKE A TURN. IT TEMPORARILY SHUTS THE CAR DOWN AND RESTARTS UPON RELEASE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL TO MOVE THE CAR FORWARD WHICH CAUSES SEVERE HESITATION IN EXCELLERATION. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE THE TRANSMISSION IN THIS VEHICLE JERKS AND HESITATES. WHEN IT DOES FINALLY KICK IN IT CAUSES THE CAR TO SURGE FORWARD TO FAST AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO DRIVE AND HANDLE IN A TURN, EPECIALLY WITH ONCOMING TRAFFIC. HAVE ALMOST BEEN T-BONED A FEW TIMES DUE TO BOTH OF THESE ISSUES. WE DONT FEEL SAFE IN THIS VEHICLE!! THESE ISSUES NEED TO BE ADDRESSED BY VOLKSWAGON BEFORE SOMEONE IS SERIOUSLY HURT. WE LOVE THE STYLING AND LOOK OF OUR TIGUAN BUT FEEL THE TRANSMISSION AND START/STOP ISSUES ARE VERY UNSAFE!!
Power train, Jul 2, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE VEHICLE MADE A RATTLING SOUND. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO VOLKSWAGEN OF ABILENE (1350 S CLACK ST, ABILENE, TX 79605, (325) 673-4663) AND WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE CONTACT WAS UNAWARE OF THE DIAGNOSIS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT TO WAIT FOR A RESPONSE FOR TRADING IN THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 750. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Structure, Other or unspecified, Jun 4, 2018
WHEN I'M GIVING GAS/ ACCELERATING, THERE IS A "HISSING-SOUND" COMING FROM OUTSIDE AND MORE CLEARER AND LOUDER TO THE PASSENGER SIDE PERSON POSITION. CAN HEAR IT EVEN CLEAR IF I ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS. SOUND STARTS COMING ANYWHERE FROM 0 - MAX MPH NO MATTER WHICH ROADS I DRIVE IN. DON'T KNOW FOR SURE WHICH PART OF THE CAR IS DOING THE SOUND BUT "ACCELERATION" IS THE CAUSING IT AND WHEN I LET THE CAR ROLL WITHOUT GIVING GAS, THE SOUND STOPS. SO YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY GIVE GAS/ PRESS ACCELERATION PEDAL TO HEAR THIS SOUND. ITS BEEN 9 MONTHS SINCE I PURCHASED THIS CAR AND HAS ROUGHLY 11K MILES ON IT. (TIGUAN SE 2018 4MOTION) SOUNDS FROM DRIVER'S SIDE B COLUMN IS ALSO NOTICEABLY LOUD WHEN DRIVING.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 28, 2018
THE CAR DOES NOT GET MORE THAN 316 MILES TO A FULL TANK. IT ALSO FEELS LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS JERKING YOU FORWARD WHICH CAUSES THE CAR TO BE REALLY SLUGGISH. THIS IS ALSO DANGEROUS WHEN TRYING TO PULL OUT ON A BUSY STREET. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY DROVE IT CAME BACK AND TOLD ME I SHOULD ONLY FILL UP AT CERTAIN GAS STATIONS. THEY GAVE ME A LIST AND SAID I HAVE TO USE ONLY PREMIUM GAS I. THE CAR AND ONLY FILL UP AT THESE STATIONS IF I WANT THE EXPECTED GAS MILEAGE.