2018 Volkswagen Tiguan transmission problems
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has 49 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 11% of the year's total, and up sharply from the prior model year.
49
Transmission complaints
11%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
0
Related recalls
Transmission complaints by year
What owners report
“PURCHASED A 2018 VW TIGUAN SEL IN FEBUARY 2018. BROUGHT TO DEALER TWICE (SO FAR) AND BRINGING IT BACKI TOMORROW. HAS STAYED IN SHOP FOR 5 WEEKS SINCE PURCHASE. SERIOUS HESITATION WHEN ACCERLATING. MY WIFE REFUSES TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE IN FEAR OF HER LIFE !! (AND SO AM I) THESE CARS MUST BE STOPPED…”
Common questions
How many transmission complaints does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA has 49 complaints about the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan transmission — 11% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Related
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.