The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding the driver's airbag clock spring failure.
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Specifications by model year
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 11.76 | 9.05 | 10.23 |
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years.
| Year | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Transmission | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 2.0 | Premium | Automatic (S6) | FWD/Front-Wheel Drive |
Original pricing and model configuration where available.
| Year | Base price | Trim |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $24,225 | Base |
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Keyless ignition | Steering location | Seat rows | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | Optional | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 2 | 4 | 102.5 | 16 | 16 |
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability.
| Year | abs | esc | tpms | rearCamera | adaptiveDrivingBeam |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Model year reports
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
Carfocal currently has 1 published Tiguan Limited report, covering 2018 through 2018. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding the driver's airbag clock spring failure.
Published year coverage: 2018.
There is no single reliability answer for every Volkswagen Tiguan Limited. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2018 volkswagen tiguan limited presents an average reliability profile, with a significant concern regarding the driver's airbag clock spring failure. and the 2018 volkswagen tiguan limited can represent fair value if purchased at a price reflecting its average reliability and the documented risk of costly **airbag clock spring** and **powertrain** repairs. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
1 published year-specific report are available for comparison.
Across Carfocal's published Tiguan Limited guides, recurring problem areas include Airbag Clock Spring, Infotainment System Module, and Engine Control Module (ECM) Software Update/Repair. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Airbag Clock Spring, Infotainment System Module, and Engine Control Module (ECM) Software Update/Repair.