Volkswagen 2018 Tiguan Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles with a potential rear shock absorber detachment risk. Owners must have their rear shock absorbers inspected and replaced if needed by dealers at no cost.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguan vehicles where a rear shock absorber could detach, risking loss of vehicle control. This could lead to crashes if the shock absorber separates from its base. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225475-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225475-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V262000
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“Volkswagen 2018 Tiguan Suspension Recall: Risk of Loss of Vehicle Control.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225475-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-suspension-recall-risk-of-loss-of-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #18V262000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V262000).
Why it’s dangerous
A lower loop of the rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process. This detachment could cause loss of vehicle control, increasing crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the recall fix are at risk of losing vehicle control.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has a long wheelbase (LWB) model. The recall started May 30, 2018, and applies to specific vehicles with this issue.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to have your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Get Shock Absorber Inspection
Dealers will inspect and replace rear shock absorbers if needed at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 35 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V262000 (April 25, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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