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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

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Recalls on record for a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

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10 current recalls

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2026439 · manufacturer campaign 48VT & 48LG

11 September 2026

Transport Canada lists: Q3 2019–2021 · Atlas 2018 · Tiguan 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, one of the bolts that attaches the steering rack to the subframe could corrode and break. If this happens, the steering rack housing could break and cause a loss of steering control.

Why it matters

A loss of steering control could create a risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the right steering rack mounting bolt.

44,303 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022170 · manufacturer campaign 66N5

6 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: Tiguan 2018–2022

What is wrong

This recall is for accessory rear hatch spoilers that were installed on a new vehicle or sold as an accessory part at a Volkswagen dealership. On certain vehicles, the rear spoiler might not be properly attached to the hatch. As a result, the spoiler could detach from the vehicle while driving.

Why it matters

A spoiler that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear hatch spoiler.

38 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020562 · manufacturer campaign 69BH

20 November 2020

Transport Canada lists: Tiguan 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the driver and/or front passenger seat belt. As a result, the seat belts could break in a crash.

Why it matters

A seat belt that breaks in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the front seat belts. The driver and front passenger seat belt will be replaced, if necessary.

1,678 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2019116 · manufacturer campaign 42J5

6 March 2019

Transport Canada lists: Golf 2015–2019 · Jetta 2019 · Tiguan 2018–2019

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the rear suspension coil springs may not have been properly manufactured and could break over time. This could cause damage to a rear tire, resulting in rapid air loss and/or tire failure.

Why it matters

A rear tire failure could affect vehicle control. Additionally, a broken coil spring could also create a road hazard for other motorists. Both of these conditions may increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have both of the rear axle coil springs replaced. If a broken coil spring is found, the rear tires should be inspected for damage and replaced as required.

15,579 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2018644 · manufacturer campaign 90L3 / 90L4

21 November 2018

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2018–2019 · Jetta 2019 · Tiguan 2018–2019

What is wrong

Certain vehicles do not to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (CMVSS) 114 - Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. Due to incorrect programming, the vehicle may fail to provide an audible warning when a driver opens their door after turning off the ignition, and the key is left in the ignition switch. This could increase the risk of vehicle theft.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster.

15,853 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2018374 · manufacturer campaign 60D1

13 July 2018

Transport Canada lists: Tiguan 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may overheat, increasing the risk of a fire causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install in-line fuses for the left and right panoramic sunroof ambient light LED modules.

17,829 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 2018296 · manufacturer campaign 69W8 / 69W9

6 June 2018

Transport Canada lists: Atlas 2018 · Tiguan 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the passenger frontal airbag may not unfold properly or could tear during deployment, which would increase the risk of injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the passenger frontal airbag.

902 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2018265 · manufacturer campaign 40N4 / 40N5

16 May 2018

Transport Canada lists: Tiguan 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a front lower ball joint nut may be loose or improperly tightened. This could result in a dislocation of a lower ball joint, which could affect steering, traction or stability of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the lower ball joint nut (ball joint to wheel bearing housing/”steering knuckle”) on one or both sides of the vehicle and clean the threads in the ball joint if necessary. Note: In the interim, owners are advised to stop driving their vehicle until the defect has been repaired. Affected owners should call Volkswagen's Roadside Assistance number at 1-800-411-6688 to arrange to have the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer for repair.

833 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Suspension

Transport Canada recall 2018205 · manufacturer campaign 42i7

25 April 2018

Transport Canada lists: Tiguan 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate and detach from its base cup due to an incorrect weld. If a separation were to occur, it could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear shock absorbers.

5,356 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Lights And Instruments

Transport Canada recall 2017507 · manufacturer campaign 94J9

18 October 2017

Transport Canada lists: Tiguan 2018

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of CMVSS 108 - Lighting System and Retroreflective Devices. The back-up lights within the tail light assemblies do not meet the photometric requirements of the standard.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the inner tail light assemblies.

1,407 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Source: Vehicle recalls — Transport Canada. Data current as of 17 September 2026. 17,981 recalls, refreshed daily from Transport Canada’s 60-day feed. CarMonitor is not affiliated with Transport Canada or any manufacturer.