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Volkswagen Tiguan
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Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2022

See what was reported for each year and what to check before you buy.

Second generation2018–2022Evidence: High confidence

Problems and recalls for 2018–2022

We checked 5 model years, 2018–2022, for problems and recalls. Pick your model year below to see what was reported for it.

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Years we reviewed

Pick your model year to see its reported problems, recalls, and checks.

Problems to check

These problems were reported in one or more reviewed years. Open a year to see which ones were reported for it.

Electrical System owner reports

3 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention electrical system.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Engine owner reports

11 reviewed owner reports for this model year mention engine.

Evidence: Limited confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a problem worth checking before purchase.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and note any warning lights, noises, leaks, or stored codes.

Seat Belt Webbing Failure investigation

Seat Belt Webbing Failure In December 2017, NHTSA conducted two New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) tests on the 2018 MY Volkswagen (VW) Tiguan.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Ask the inspector to test the named system and record the result.

Structure recall

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Back Over Prevention recall

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Engine recall

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Exterior Lighting recall

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

Seat Belts recall

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Evidence: High confidence
What to look for

Why it matters

The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.

First checks

  • • Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.

37 more reviewed records are organized under the model years above.

Sources and limits

We last updated this on Jul 2026. We found 5 of 5 source types for the year with the most records.

Owner reports can hint at patterns. They do not show a true failure rate. They cannot predict how one car will hold up.

Every model year

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