2018 Volkswagen Tiguan fuel system problems
Owners reported fuel system problems in 41 complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 9% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 41 9% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 9,000 miles 18 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When fuel system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 18 fuel system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 8,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the fuel system complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The car does not get more than 316 miles to a full tank. It also feels like the transmission is jerking you forward which causes the car to be really sluggish. This is also dangerous when trying to pull out on a busy street. I took it to the dealership and they drove it came back and told me I should only fill up at certain gas stations. They gave me a list and said I have to use only premium gas I. The car and only fill up at these stations if I want the expected gas mileage.
Tiguan 2018 hesitates to accelerate with a lapse of a few (3 or 4) second before the car finally accelerates after a full stop or from slow speeds. This issue tends to be constant and can be extremely dangerous as it happens when trying to pull from a busy intersection or from any other situation where you need to move quick , its a matter of time before someone gets seriously hurt if VW doesn't come up with a resolution. Im now on my second service apointment within a month.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Engine 82 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Body & structure 39 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Lighting 18 complaints
- Seat belts 16 complaints