2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Airbags Problems
Airbags account for 15 complaints on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 5% of its 283 total complaints, with 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to this area. Two related recalls (18V375000 and 18V102000) cover passenger and driver frontal air bag defects. Median mileage at failure is 8,835.5.
- Airbags complaints
- 15
- 5% of 283
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Median mileage
- 8,836 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Airbags fail to deploy during a collision, leaving occupants unprotected on impact.
- Passenger seat occupancy sensor triggers false readings from light objects like a phone, turning the passenger airbag on or off unexpectedly.
- Airbag warning light illuminates randomly along with seat belt chimes, sometimes tied to driver-side seat belt looseness even after the airbag module was replaced.
- Airbag control module fails after water intrusion through a factory seam near the HVAC access area or cowl support, disabling the airbag system entirely.
- Airbag fault codes point to a crash sensor circuit issue on the driver side, with an intermittent open circuit condition.
- Heavy rain triggers multiple electronic faults, including an airbag error, alongside parking brake and stability control errors.
When 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 17, 2018, latest Mar 31, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
- NHTSA 18V375000Jun 6, 2018Airbags821 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
Risk: If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
- NHTSA 18V102000Feb 9, 2018Airbags3,768 vehicles
Air bags:frontal
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
Airbags complaints by Tiguan model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- NHTSA lists 15 airbag-related complaints for the 2018 Tiguan, which is 5% of the 283 total complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there an airbag recall for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- Yes. Recall 18V375000 covers a passenger frontal airbag that may tear or not properly unfold, and recall 18V102000 covers a front driver airbag module not intended for U.S. sale.
- Have airbag problems caused crashes or injuries on the 2018 Tiguan?
- NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 2 injuries linked to airbag complaints on the 2018 Tiguan.
- At what mileage do 2018 Tiguan airbag problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for airbag-related complaints on the 2018 Tiguan is 8,835.5 miles.