Table 1 shows three common other fuel system related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. The number one most common problem is related to the other fuel system (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the other fuel system pump (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Other Fuel System problems | |
| Other Fuel System Pump problems | |
| Other Fuel System Tank Assembly problems |
I began intermittently noticing a gasoline/fuel odor shortly after taking possession of the vehicle in June 2026. The odor became significantly worse, and I formally reported it to the selling dealership on July 9, 2026. Read details...
In the first month of owning the vehicle, the fuel pump and fuel tank had to be replaced. Since then the vehicle has displayed intermittent loss of response to the accelerator pedal. This occurs when first shifting into drive, the vehicle will not respond to any input into the accelerator pedal. Read details...
The car does not get more than 316 miles to a full tank. It also feels like the transmission is jerking you forward which causes the car to be really sluggish. This is also dangerous when trying to pull out on a busy street. Read details...