2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jun 24, 2019 · Transmission · 1,625 miles · NY

Transmission has loud knocking and whining sounds when accelerating. Slow to respond to power during passing, changing lanes or entering highways. Dangerous while crossing a highway from a stop sign. Told by several vw technicians that this is "normal". Have discovered that vw had issued a technical service bulletin to all its dealers to tell customers who complain about the transmission that "this is a normal condition". Have heard the same response from 3 dealers. This is a cover up to avoid a recall of this unpredictable transmission.

Filed Aug 9, 2018 · Body · 3,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 volkswagen tiguan. While driving unknown speeds on rough terrain, there was an abnormal ticking, rattling, and knocking noise emerging from the frame. The vehicle was taken to hamilton volkswagen (2200 nj-33 hamilton, nj 08690, 844‑858‑4565) where it was diagnosed that the b pillar needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified and provided case number: 181087619. The failure mileage was 3,000. The VIN was not available.

Filed Jul 23, 2018 · Seat belts · AL

It's a slight ticking. The rattle happens over the smallest bump.

Filed Jul 9, 2018 · Body · 500 miles · DC

Ticking noise/rattling from the b-pillar on both the driver and passenger side.

Filed Jun 24, 2018 · 100 miles · TN

Rattling/ticking noise on drivers side around ear level. Noise has been present since I bought it in august 2017. The noise occurs at all speeds and on smooth surface roads.

Filed Jun 4, 2018 · Body · 600 miles · NY

Ticking in the b pillar. It comes and goes but is loud enough that all passengers in the car hear it. It is identical to the rattle that all other tiguans have. Vw has a service bulletin for this issue but it has a narrow VIN range. There is most certainly a structural concern and inherent design flaw in the b pillar. Tsb # 2050753/2

Filed May 13, 2018 · Body · 2,505 miles · CO

The driver's side b-pillar has a rattle/creak. It's a slight ticking that happens most of the time over uneven roads or when you hit a bump; the rattle/noise happens over the smallest bump. Noise can be heard even on even roads.I've had the car since 1/31/2018 when I purchased it new, and as of today 5/12/18 has 2637 miles. I have noticed the rattle since the weather has been warmer and after the vehicle sits in the sun or outside. The rattle occurs at any speed; 15 MPH - 70 MPH.I have not taken the vehicle to the dealership since I want this issue documented since it's a known issue based on my research and the fix is not full proof yet. I don't want my car dismantled until I know the fix will actually fix it permanently. This is a known issue which has been reported to the federal safety agency and vw already by other vw tiguan owners. Vw has issued technical service bulletin 2050753 on 4/2/18 with a supposed fix, but multiple owners are staying that fix has not solved their issues. For details on the issue please refer to the following vw owner forum - http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?8860202-2018-tiguan-b-pillar-rattle-and-other-annoyances&p=107961257#/topics/8903433?page=1

Filed Mar 28, 2018 · Body · 100 miles · CA

I purchased the vehicle the first week of february. A week later an awful rattle/ticking noise began in the b-pillar where it meets the roof line. The sound is very consistent and loud. Upon doing a quick internet search it appears that there are many complaints regarding this issue in this particular model. People have reported that vw has had their vehicle for weeks and are completely stripped inside. I contacted the dealership I purchased the vehicle from, sent them the info from the federal safety agency and videos of the problem. The shop foreman told me he knew what it was and it was an easy fix. I made an appointment. Drove it 70 miles to the dealership. Another tech worked on it without speaking to the foreman and found that both seat belt mechanisms where out of their track ( concerning in and of itself). The fixed that issue and told me to come get the car. I asked them if they spoke to the foreman about what he thought it was and they hadn't. I get a call saying they need to keep the car. The next day I'm told they are going to start removing the side panel and headliner. During that time I called vw customer care and I was told there are no known issues--but they have actually bought back people's cars for this same issue. I picked up my car 5 days later because I did not want it torn apart and used as a guinea pig and I needed a car and can't let it sit torn apart for months. They are telling me the only way to figure it out is to bring it back and restart the process, but it's clear from reports on here and other sources that they know about the issue and have deemed cars inoperable for this issue.