Owners filed 274 complaints with NHTSA for the 2018 Tiguan. Engine problems lead the list at 28% of all reports, followed by the power train (18%) and the electrical system (15%). A handful of reports mention a fire, a crash, or an injury. The breakdown below shows where.

Most reported areas

Engine safety 28%
The most-reported area: 77 complaints (28% of all reports), including 1 fire, 1 crash, and 1 injury.
Power Train0 18%
49 complaints (18% of all reports), with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported.
Electrical System safety 15%
42 complaints (15% of all reports). This area carries the most harm reported: 6 injuries, 2 fires, and 1 crash.
Structure0 14%
39 complaints (14% of all reports), with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported.
Fuel/Propulsion System0 14%
38 complaints (14% of all reports), with no fires, crashes, or injuries reported.

Source: NHTSA owner complaints · 274 complaints

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General information compiled from public NHTSA complaint data, for reference only, not professional advice and not reviewed by automotive experts. Verify before acting; Studio AM is not responsible for decisions made from it.