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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Wipers & Visibility Problems

5 owner-reported wipers & visibility complaints from NHTSA data

5
Complaints
1
Recalls
May 2019Nov 2025
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Wipers & Visibility Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #18V467000

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.

Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.

Owner Complaints (5)

mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Nov 2025

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NHTSA #: 11699095
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Sep 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65-70 MPH, a loud explosion was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over to the side of the roadway. Upon inspection, the contact noticed that the sunroof glass had exploded. There was no impact to the sunroof that could have caused the sunroof glass to explode. The contact safely removed her child from the vehicle. No injuries were sustained, and medical attention was not received. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 43,000.

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NHTSA #: 11545358
mediumVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: May 2019

Volkswagen tiguan sunshade snapped back making loud popping noise resulting in broken sunshade while car was in motion.

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NHTSA #: 11208486
mediumVISIBILITY
Filed: Aug 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen tiguan. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 18v467000 (visibility); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

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NHTSA #: 11120507
lowVISIBILITY/WIPER
Filed: Aug 2018

The windshield of this vehicle was designed to be lighter weight to increase fuel savings. This in turn caused the windshield to be more fragile. Rock chips immediately cause cracks in the glass, and larger object penetrate to the polymer sub-layer easily.

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NHTSA #: 11120361

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