2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vs 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 8, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan | 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 275 | 135 |
| Recall campaigns | 13 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 743 | 514 |
| Investigations | 2 | 0 |
| Crash reports | 5 | 5 |
| Fire reports | 3 | 0 |
| NCAP overall rating | 5/5 | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | 24 | 25 |
| Median reported incident mileage | 8,000 mi | 21,500 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Volkswagen Tiguan | Volkswagen Tiguan |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 78 | 25 |
| Electrical System | 42 | 33 |
| Power Train | 49 | 5 |
| Structure | 39 | 15 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 38 | 3 |
| Service Brakes | 19 | 10 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 12 | 16 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 21 | 4 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Clunking / rattling | 33 | 0 |
| Hesitation / surging | 32 | 0 |
| Stalling | 23 | 7 |
| Loss of power | 13 | 0 |
| Vibration / shaking | 13 | 0 |
| Check engine light | 11 | 0 |
| Misfire / rough idle | 7 | 0 |
| Oil consumption | 0 | 7 |
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.