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2018 Volkswagen

Tiguan 4motion

Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst years
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion (photo 1 of 3)

Closest available photo (2019 model year); you're viewing the 2018.

2019 photoRL GNZLZCC BY-SA 4.0via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

HP
186
Power to weight
0.049 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.33

Efficiency

Smog score
7/10
Real-world MPG
22.8 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 0.2 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

GVWR class
Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026

Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year

⚠ This model year has a recall advising owners to park outside or away from structures (fire risk). Check with the manufacturer.

Recalls
14
Owner complaints
284 See on NHTSA
Reported injuries
11

Feature availability

Cameras & visibility

  • Backup camera
    Standard

Convenience

  • Push-button start
    Standard

Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE18%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%
  • STRUCTURE9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 456 total.

Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst years

Federal investigations NHTSA record NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA18005opened Jul 3, 2018SEAT BELTS

    Seat Belt Webbing Failure

  • PE18001opened Jan 10, 2018SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

    Seat Belt Webbing Failure

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

636 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0026012081638_1

    Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage

  • Mar 30, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9419012011521_21

    Moisture Accumulation

  • Mar 27, 2026ENGINEVOS-26-21

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc.

  • Mar 25, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGV4521012062957_7

    customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).

  • Mar 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0018092053065_6

    Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

  • Mar 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV9422022066761_4

    Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

  • Mar 6, 2026ELECTRICAL SYSTEMVOS-26-15

    This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following components - Fill and bleed cooling system issue, N493, J338, Camshaft, V465 etc. Use this test for all the basic setting. You will need to select the component you need to run the basic settings. But there are also stand-alone tests for each of those components.

  • Mar 5, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV5515032021354_9

    Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

  • and 628 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
4 yr / 50k mi
Roadside assistance
3 yr / 36k mi
Maintenance
2 yr / 20k mi
EV battery
8 yr / 100k mi

Source: www.vw.com as of 2026-06

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.