Volkswagen 2018 Tiguan Engine Support Bolts Recall: Risk of Engine Failure
Volkswagen recalls 2018 Tiguan vehicles with improperly tightened engine support bolts that may cause engine failure and crash risk. Owners must have bolts replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles where engine support bolts might not be tightened properly. This could lead to engine failure or loss of power, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225480-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-engine-support-bolts-recall-risk-of-engine.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225480-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-engine-support-bolts-recall-risk-of-engine · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V159000
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“Volkswagen 2018 Tiguan Engine Support Bolts Recall: Risk of Engine Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225480-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-engine-support-bolts-recall-risk-of-engine. Based on NHTSA recall #18V159000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V159000).
Why it’s dangerous
If engine support bolts aren't tightened correctly, the engine may fail or lose power unexpectedly. This could cause a loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase vehicles are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with improperly tightened engine bolts face higher crash risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has a long wheelbase (LWB) model. The recall started March 26, 2018, and applies to vehicles with improperly tightened engine support bolts.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free engine support bolt replacement at a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 4 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 #18V159000 (August 3, 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.