Vehicle recall 18V159000 · March 8, 2018
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
- Consequence
- If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V159000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 8, 2018
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10F7
- Owner notification
- March 26, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 4
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Tiguan (2018): 2018
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