2018 Volkswagen Tiguan body & structure problems

The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has 39 body & structure complaints filed with NHTSA — 9% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.

Body & Structure complaints

Share of year

Crash-involved

Related recalls

Body & Structure complaints by year

Tiguan body & structure complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

22V226000Body & StructureApril 6, 2022 · 6,553 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

21V732000Body & StructureSeptember 23, 2021 · 2 units

Defect

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.

Consequence

The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.

What owners report

“1)My sunroof/window is leaking. This has caused internal damage. My car had 2-2.5 inches of water that has damaged by carpeting and pads the 60E5 was performed. ~72,500 miles 2018 Tiguan. 2) dealer service has advised of service:REPLACE SET OF (4) FUEL INJECTOR O-RINGS DUE TO FUEL LEAK AT FUEL…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · November 25, 2025

Common questions

How many body & structure complaints does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

NHTSA has 39 complaints about the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan body & structure — 9% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan body & structure?

Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for this model year are tied to the body & structure: 21V732000, 22V226000.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.