2018 Volkswagen Tiguan lighting problems
Owners reported lighting problems in 18 complaints for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, 4% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 18 4% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 1,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When lighting problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 13 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 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 13 lighting complaints that report mileage, the median is about 1,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the lighting complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Very dim-invisible head light-lightening during heavy rains or dark street rides. Felt scary while driving. Almost thought that there were no head lights on the car. From that point I was really noticing and this is the rating I give for the lighting the road at night during motion -> 2/10 stationary ->6/10 city street ->6/10 please look into this and for sure you'll find this "defect" in the brightness of headlights.
Headlight sensitivity when in auto mode is super sensitive. Headlights automatically turn on and off depending on orientation to sun and whether briefly in shade such as driving under a bridge or under trees for even a few seconds. All exterior lights become activated and de-activated by the auto system causing other drivers to misinterpret what the car is doing (I.e. Braking) which may lead to an accident. No method of adjusting auto on sensitivity or delay is provided in this particular car.
Other problems reported for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Engine 82 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 49 complaints
- Electrical system 46 complaints
- Fuel system 41 complaints
- Body & structure 39 complaints
- Brakes 21 complaints
- Cruise control 21 complaints
- Seat belts 16 complaints