2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in NHTSA data: length 472 cm, curb weight 1,713–1,749 kg and 14 recall campaigns.
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Overall length is 472 cm (185.8 in), width 183 cm, height 169 cm and wheelbase 279 cm (109.8 in). Curb weight is 1,713–1,749 kg (3,777–3,856 lb). Against the 2017 model year NHTSA lists overall length 472 cm (2017: 443 cm) and curb weight 1,713–1,749 kg (2017: 1,539–1,629 kg).
Length472 cm
Wheelbase279 cm
Curb weight1,713–1,749 kg
Recall campaigns14
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIGUAN 4DR SUV 4MOTION | 472 cm185.8 in | 183 cm72 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 279 cm109.8 in | 1,749 kg3,856 lb |
| TIGUAN 4DR SUV FWD | 472 cm185.8 in | 183 cm72 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 279 cm109.8 in | 1,713 kg3,777 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
NHTSA lists 14 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year, 1 of them with an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V590000 | 11 September 2026 | STEERING | 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. |
| 22V226000 | 6 April 2022 | STRUCTURE:BODY | 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. |
| 21V732000 | 23 September 2021 | STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS | 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. |
| 20V724000 | 20 November 2020 | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING | 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. |
| 19V679000 | 25 September 2019 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 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… |
| 19V188000 | 6 March 2019 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | 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. |
| 18V824000 | 26 November 2018 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 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… |
| 18V467000 | 13 July 2018 | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 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. |
| 18V375000 | 6 June 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 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. |
| 18V324000 | 16 May 2018 | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 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. NHTSA: do not drive |
| 18V262000 | 25 April 2018 | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER | 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 |
| 18V159000 | 8 March 2018 | ENGINE | 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. |
| 18V102000 | 9 February 2018 | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | 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… |
| 17V662000 | 18 October 2017 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 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… |
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