2018 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel, hybrid & EV propulsion problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Sep 2, 2026NCFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   The car went into limp mode on an Interstate Highway. It was taken to a VW dealer in Mooresville, NC after two other private garages could not diagnose the problem. Their is a current Factory Warranty Extension for 2017, 2018, 2019 VW Tiguan's. The dealer in Mooresville kept the car for two weeks. Drove it for over 100 miles. They claim They can see the code in the computer but it is not active so VW will not pay for the known problem. I feel this is a safety issue as the…

   NHTSA complaint #11761716 · source
2. Filed Aug 27, 2026AZFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I began intermittently noticing a gasoline/fuel odor shortly after taking possession of the vehicle in June 2026. The odor became significantly worse, and I formally reported it to the selling dealership on July 9, 2026. The vehicle was subsequently taken to an authorized Volkswagen dealership for evaluation. A repair order dated July 23, 2026 documents: “Customer states that the vehicle smells of fuel. Could not duplicate customer concern.” Before the evaluation, I…

   NHTSA complaint #11759889 · source
3. Filed Apr 22, 2026AREngineFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   First purchased this car from a dealership in 2023, used at128,051 miles. Did not have any problems with it in the first year I would say. Then suddenly while driving down the road the epc light would come on limiting my speed to 4,000 rpm. It would come on and off also causing my check engine light to come on and off. It has now become more frequent, the epc and check engine lights will come on and off creating a major hazard while driving. Got it scanned while the check…

   NHTSA complaint #11733032 · source
4. Filed Apr 20, 2026UTElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   2018 VW Tiguan. The fuel injector harness failed. There is a NHTSA letter stating 2018-2019 Tiguans had this issue and there’s an extended warranty up to 120,000 miles. My Tiguan is at 91,000 miles, but VW is saying the warranty isn’t assigned to my VIN. So there’s a warranty for this exact issue and year, but my vehicle isn’t covered. This warranty obviously needs to be extended by build date as it’s a pretty costly repair.

   NHTSA complaint #11732357 · source
5. Filed Dec 15, 2025ILBody & StructureFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   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 RAIL-INCLUDE INTAKE MANIFOLD GAKET AND THROTTLE BODY GASKET.

   NHTSA complaint #11705198 · source
6. Filed Jun 26, 2025MDFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

   coolant burst and started leaking. Unable to drive car. radiator problem May be related to bad water pump. I see there was a recall.

   NHTSA complaint #11669508 · source
7. Filed May 15, 2025ARAirbagsFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   Seat belt light on. Car went into limp mode while on the highway. Seat belt acted like it was loose. Went for scan and it pulled up diagnostic code P0203 which is Replace Fuel injector wiring harness. Saying Cylinder 3 circuit malfunction. Also threw code P050B.

   NHTSA complaint #11661145 · source
8. Filed Apr 15, 2025PAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I bought my 2018 Tiguan in 2021 with 20k miles on it from York Volkswagen in York, PA. I'm at 83k miles. My vehicle sporadically stops accelerating, sputters and goes into "limp" mode. ECP light comes on, engine error warning MAX RPM. Car stalls in heavy commuter highway traffic, with no shoulder to safely pull off the highway, which is terrifying and deadly. Also stalls/ hesitates in slower city traffic. Dealer initially suggested an early oil change ($130.00) thinking this…

   NHTSA complaint #11654752 · source
9. Filed Apr 2, 2025CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

   I was on the freeway and my vehicle stopped accelerating and went into limp mode (almost died). I took it to the dealer and they said the codes for Fuel Injector Harness were on and so i need a new fuel injector harness. VW released an extended warranty for that but the dealer is saying the warranty is vin specific and my vehicle does not qualify. How can it not qualify if its the exact problem listed on the extended warranty? Number: VWP-23-03 (number for the warranty).

   NHTSA complaint #11652329 · source
10. Filed Jan 7, 2025MOFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    2018 VW Tiguan, 65,109 miles. Unable to add fuel to the vehicle. The filler neck would back up with fuel and even on the lowest setting, the pump would click off on back pressure. Fuel would often splash out. Gas smell or odor in and around the car. When parked in the garage, the fuel odor was strong. No warning lights or check engine lights were on. Dealer replaced B Evapcanist, A C LDPump, AF Valve. Dealer charged full cost for repairs. After multiple calls to VW consumers…

    NHTSA complaint #11634714 · source
11. Filed Nov 30, 2024CAFuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion

    My car has been having issues since I hit 40k in 2022. Each time I took it in to Ontario Volkswagon for a diagnosis and repair they could find anything because the check engine light was not on. So they would tell me "based on milage this is the service we recommend" The dealer kept telling me its the gas your using bad gas but i only ever pump is mobil, or shell and always use 91. So by them saying that at every visit they knew what it was but failed to properly diagnose…

    NHTSA complaint #11628106 · source
12. Filed May 12, 2024TNFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionOther / Unknown

    Same issue as reported with NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER 24V110000 Fuel has flowed into evaporative emissions and has leaked out of the charcoal canister. The dealership is replacing the following parts- Fuel tank Evap canister Leak detection pump Purge Value

    NHTSA complaint #11588355 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology