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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Safety Recalls (13)

Under the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, manufacturers are required to remedy safety defects and noncompliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards free of charge. Below are the verified recall campaigns for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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NHTSA ID: 20V724000Component: 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 web

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

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Report Date: 20/11/2020Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 21V732000Component: 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 ass

Safety Consequence / Hazard

The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain a

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Report Date: 23/09/2021Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V324000Component: 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 lo

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, tr

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 16/05/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 19V679000Component: 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 Jet

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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Report Date: 25/09/2019Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V262000Component: 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

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a

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Report Date: 25/04/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V375000Component: 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 a

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

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Report Date: 06/06/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V467000Component: 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

Safety Consequence / Hazard

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

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Report Date: 13/07/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V824000Component: 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 ke

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehi

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Report Date: 26/11/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 19V188000Component: 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 r

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the ri

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Report Date: 06/03/2019Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V102000Component: 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

Safety Consequence / Hazard

In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

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Report Date: 09/02/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 18V159000Component: 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

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occu

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Report Date: 08/03/2018Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 17V662000Component: 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

Safety Consequence / Hazard

If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back int

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 18/10/2017Official NHTSA Docket
NHTSA ID: 22V226000Component: 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 installat

Safety Consequence / Hazard

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a cr

Authorized Dealer Remedy

Report Date: 06/04/2022Official NHTSA Docket
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