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2018 Volkswagen

Tiguan 4motion

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

Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst years

Overview

Body
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel
RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Engine & performance

HP
186
Power to weight
0.049 hp/lb
Axle ratio
3.33
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Start-stop system
YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
CO₂
382 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Smog score
7/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Real-world MPG
22.8 mpg, reported by 3 driversabout 0.2 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
186 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
110 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,777 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026

Safety 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
13
Owner complaints
274
Reported injuries
11

Feature availability

Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.

Standard

Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year

  • ENGINE17%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER11%
  • POWER TRAIN11%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM10%
  • STRUCTURE9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM9%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 441 total.

Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst years

Federal investigations 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

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

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.