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Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 Vehicle Structure Problems

39 distinct owners reported a vehicle structure problem on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - 14% of all complaints for this model year.

Recall Coverage39 complaints

39 complaints; 2 recall campaigns cover this system.

Campaigns Covering This System

21V732000Reported September 23, 2021 - 2 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2021. The campaign covers an estimated 2 vehicles across all affected models.

22V226000Reported April 6, 2022 - 6,553 vehicles potentially affected

Recall covering the vehicle structure system, reported to NHTSA on April 6, 2022. The campaign covers an estimated 6,553 vehicles across all affected models.

Other Systems on This Model Year

Engine81Unknown Or Other53Power Train49Electrical System46Fuel and Propulsion System41Driver Assistance and Stability Systems30
How to Read These Counts: complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not failure rates. Older and higher-volume vehicles accumulate more reports, and counts are not adjusted for vehicles sold - no per-sales rate or reliability ranking is shown, because the public data does not support one.

Data as of October 30, 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaints, recalls, and investigations files (U.S. Government public domain). DefectRecord is not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. For your specific vehicle, use NHTSA's VIN lookup. Report an error.