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Vehicle A

Gasoline · 25 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

Vehicle B

Gasoline · 24 combined MPG · Front-Wheel Drive

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More recall homework

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

has more recalls listed.

More complaint activity

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

has more complaint records.

Open investigation signals

Similar activity

Open investigation counts are similar.

Lower estimated fuel cost

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

may cost less to fuel.

Short answer: Tiguan needs more recall homework, Tiguan has more complaint activity, Tiguan has more severity reports and Tiguan has the lower fuel-cost estimate. Confirm the exact VIN before buying.

Public-record comparison

Rows show model-year records, not exact VIN status.

Record 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Difference
Total recalls 5 13 Tiguan has 8 more recalls
Total complaints 176 273 Tiguan has 97 more complaints
Crash / Fire / Injury / Death reports 6 / 1 / 5 / 0 5 / 3 / 6 / 0 Tiguan has 2 more severity reports
Defect investigations 0 4 Tiguan has 4 more investigations
Open investigations 0 0 Similar
Manufacturer communications 677 555 Tiguan has 122 more communications
Recall completion reports 35 89 Tiguan has 54 more reports
Warranty programs 3 3 Similar
Service campaigns 0 0 Similar
Software notices 0 0 Similar
Canadian recall records 0 0 Similar
Latest recall Oct 31, 2022 Apr 6, 2022 Tiguan has newer activity
Latest complaint May 24, 2026 Apr 22, 2026 Tiguan has newer activity
Top complaint categories Top 3
  • Unknown Or Other
  • Electrical System
  • Forward Collision Avoidance
  • Engine
  • Structure
  • Unknown Or Other
 Different
Fuel type Gasoline Gasoline Same
Efficiency 25 combined MPG 24 combined MPG Different
Estimated annual fuel cost 15,000 miles / year $2,400 $2,500 Tiguan about $100 less
Safety-rating records 2 4 Different availability

Practical next steps

What to ask each seller

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had unknown or other and electrical system repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Can I get the VIN to confirm exact recall status?
  • Do you have repair orders for listed recall work?
  • Has the vehicle had engine and structure repairs?
  • Can an independent mechanic inspect it?

What to inspect first

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior
  • Electrical System: warning lights, screens, battery drain, accessories
  • Forward Collision Avoidance: sensors, alerts, automatic braking, cameras

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

  • Engine: stalling, rough idle, oil use, warning lights
  • Structure: water leaks, body repairs, doors, corrosion
  • Unknown Or Other: service records, warning lights, and test-drive behavior

Always get an independent mechanic inspection.

Do not buy on model-year data alone.

Confirm the exact VIN before purchase and check for new updates.

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