Volkswagen 2018 Tiguan Air Bags May Not Protect in Crash
Volkswagen recalls 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles with potentially non-compliant driver air bags that could increase injury risk in crashes. Owners must have air bags replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles because the front driver air bags may not function properly in crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners must have the air bags replaced at no cost to fix the issue. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225479-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-air-bags-may-not-protect-in-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225479-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-air-bags-may-not-protect-in-crash · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V102000
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“Volkswagen 2018 Tiguan Air Bags May Not Protect in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225479-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-air-bags-may-not-protect-in-crash. Based on NHTSA recall #18V102000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V102000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front driver air bag was installed on vehicles that may not meet U.S. safety standards for crash protection. In a crash, this air bag might not deploy correctly, increasing the risk of injury to the driver.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vehicles in the U.S. are affected. Drivers are most at risk due to potential air bag failure during crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your vehicle is a 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited model. The recall covers vehicles sold in the United States that do not comply with federal safety standards.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule air bag replacement at a dealer.
Get Air Bag Replacement
Dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, 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 69V2.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 3 months.
- Recall began
- NHTSA received the defect report
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 #18V102000 (September 2, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.