Volkswagen
Tiguan
Volkswagen Tiguan: official NHTSA recalls, fault code help and maintenance guides.
Licensed photo · Photo creditMakeVolkswagen
ClassSmall SUV
Model years (US)2009–2027
New registrations (EU)2007–2026
Recall dataNHTSA (United States)
Generations and technical specifications
Volkswagen Tiguan – Third generation2024–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | CT1 |
| Production | 2024–present |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, all-wheel-drive (4motion) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB Evo |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L TSI turbo I4 1.5 L TSI mild hybrid turbo I4 2.0 L TSI turbo I4 Petrol plug-in hybrid 1.5 L TSI turbo I4 (eHybrid) Diesel 2.0 L TDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed DSG (Tiguan eHybrid) 7-speed DSG 8 speed automatic (North America) |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm 2,791 mm (China and USA) |
| Length | 4,551 mm 4,683 mm (USA) 4,735 mm (China) 4,744 mm (Tiguan L ePro) |
| Width | 1,842 mm 1,859 mm (China and USA) |
| Height | 1,640 mm |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant) China: Anting (SAIC-VW, L only) |
Volkswagen Tiguan – Second generation2016–present
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | AD1/AX1 / BW2/BJ2 (Allspace) |
| Production | 2016–2024 2017–present (China) 2020–2026 (Tiguan X) |
| Model years | 2018–2024 (North America) |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV 5-door coupé SUV (Tiguan X) |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group MQB A2 |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L TSI I4 1.5 L TSI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 Petrol PHEV 1.4 L TSI I4 eHybrid Diesel 1.6 L TDI I4 2.0 L TDI I4 |
| Electric motor | 55–85 kW permanent magnet AC synchronous motor |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed DSG 7-speed DSG 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Plug-in hybrid (eHybrid) |
| Battery | 13 kWh lithium-ion |
| Wheelbase | 2,681 mm (SWB) 2,791 mm (LWB/Tiguan X) |
| Length | (SWB) (LWB) 4,764 mm (Tiguan X) |
| Height | 1,673 mm 1,628 mm (Tiguan X) |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) (SWB) Mid-size crossover SUV (D) (LWB/Tiguan X) |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant) Mexico: Puebla (VW Mexico) China: Anting (SAIC-VW, for Tiguan L and X) Russia: Kaluga (Volkswagen Group Rus) Algeria: Relizane Kenya: Thika (Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM)) India: Aurangabad (Škoda VW India) Malaysia: Pekan (HICOM) Indonesia: Purwakarta (National Assemblers) |
Volkswagen Tiguan – First generation2007–2020
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model code | 5N |
| Production | 2007–2018 2009–2020 (China) |
| Model years | 2009–2016 (North America) 2017–2018 (North America, Tiguan Limited) |
| Body styles | 5-door SUV |
| Platform | Volkswagen Group A6 (PQ46) |
| Engines | Petrol 1.4 L TSI I4 1.8 L TSI I4 2.0 L TSI I4 Diesel 2.0 L TDI I4 |
| Transmissions | 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 6-speed DSG 7-speed DSG |
| Width | 1,809 mm |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV (C) |
| Assembly | Germany: Wolfsburg (Wolfsburg Volkswagen Plant); Osnabrück (2016–2018) China: Anting (SAIC-VW) Russia: Kaluga (Volkswagen Group Rus) |
| Designer | Klaus Bischoff, Marc Lichte and Andreas Mindt (initial design work) Silva Arnaldo Cruzeiro (facelift) |
Engines and transmissions
| Model years | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2018–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 8-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (regular) |
| 2010–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | All-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2009–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2009–2014 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
| 2009 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl | 6-speed automatic | Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | Petrol (premium) |
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Model years | Configuration | Combined | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 7.6–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2018–2027 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 8-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 8.1–9.8 L/100 km | 9.0–10.7 L/100 km | 6.7–8.7 L/100 km |
| 2010–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive | 10.2–11.8 L/100 km | 11.2–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–10.2 L/100 km |
| 2009–2017 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Front-wheel drive | 9.8–11.2 L/100 km | 10.7–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0–9.8 L/100 km |
| 2009–2014 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed manual · Front-wheel drive | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4–13.1 L/100 km | 9.0 L/100 km |
| 2009 | 2.0 L, 4 cyl · 6-speed automatic · Four-wheel or all-wheel drive | 11.8 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km |
Values are the official EPA label figures for each model year, shown as the lowest and highest value for the configuration. Electric models show energy use per 100 km. Real-world consumption depends on driving style, weather and load. Luggage and passenger volumes follow the EPA measuring method and can differ from the VDA figures used in Europe.
EU type-approval data
| Years | Powertrain | Engine | Power | Mass | CO₂ | Electric range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019–2025 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1671–1780 kg | 187–207 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1498 cm³ | 96 kW (131 PS) | 1598–1638 kg | 134–144 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol hybrid | 1498 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1616–1642 kg | 137–150 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2024–2025 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1498 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1866 kg | 8–11 g/km (WLTP) | 115–128 km · 168–180 Wh/km |
| 2015–2025 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1574–1725 kg | 143–168 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2024–2025 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 142 kW (193 PS) | 1750–1777 kg | 164–178 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2019–2024 | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | 96 kW (131 PS) | 1504–1520 kg | 143–157 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2018–2024 | Petrol | 1498 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1513–1610 kg | 152–171 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2021–2024 | Petrol plug-in hybrid | 1395 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1801–1819 kg | 33–42 g/km (WLTP) | 46–59 km · 152–173 Wh/km |
| 2020–2024 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 147 kW (200 PS) | 1700–1827 kg | 172–180 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2020 | Diesel | 1598 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1570–1585 kg | 154–160 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2020 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 85 kW (116 PS) | 1574–1635 kg | 147–175 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2020 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 140 kW (190 PS) | 1723–1845 kg | 186–191 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2016–2020 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 176 kW (239 PS) | 1800–1920 kg | 210–214 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 92 kW (125 PS) | 1490–1491 kg | 178–182 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2018 | Petrol | 1395 cm³ | 110 kW (150 PS) | 1490–1592 kg | 39–212 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2018 | Petrol | 1984 cm³ | 132 kW (179 PS) | 1644–1735 kg | 168–236 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2011–2016 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 81 kW (110 PS) | 1543–1592 kg | 112–147 g/km (WLTP) | – |
| 2015–2016 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 135 kW (184 PS) | 1727 kg | 150 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1390 cm³ | 90 kW (122 PS) | 1501 kg | 152 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2015 | Petrol | 1390 cm³ | 118 kW (160 PS) | 1522–1631 kg | 156–178 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2015 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 103 kW (140 PS) | 1541–1675 kg | 138–167 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2013–2015 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 130 kW (177 PS) | 1678–1688 kg | 151–159 g/km (NEDC) | – |
| 2011–2013 | Diesel | 1968 cm³ | 125 kW (170 PS) | 1681–1695 kg | 158–165 g/km (NEDC) | – |
Years are registration years. Each range runs from the 10th to the 90th percentile of the values reported for new registrations; it is not an average. Mass is the mass in running order. For electric cars the power is the type-approval net power, which can be lower than the peak power in brochures.
Key specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| EPA size class | Small SUV, SUV |
| Model years in EPA data | 2009–2027 |
| Powertrains | Petrol |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission types | Automatic, Manual |
| Drive | All-wheel drive, Front-wheel drive, Four-wheel or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Petrol (regular), Petrol (premium) |
| Configurations listed | 54 |
| Forced induction | Turbocharged |
| Start-stop system | On some versions |
| Powertrains (EU) | Petrol, Diesel |
| Engine displacement (EU) | 1,390–1,968 cm³ |
| Power (EU) | 81–140 kW (110–190 PS) |
| Mass in running order (EU) | 1,490–1,845 kg |
| Wheelbase (EU) | 2,605–2,787 mm |
Years and markets
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model years (US) | 2009–2027 |
| New registrations (EU) | 2007–2026 |
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
| Component | Complaints | Most reported model years |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 716 | 2009, 2018, 2022 |
| Electrical system | 539 | 2011, 2019, 2022 |
| Airbags | 317 | 2013, 2014, 2016 |
| Transmission and drivetrain | 202 | 2009, 2018, 2022 |
| Fuel and propulsion | 199 | 2013, 2018, 2022 |
| Driver assistance | 195 | 2019, 2020, 2022 |
| Steering | 193 | 2012, 2013, 2022 |
| Brakes | 135 | 2012, 2018, 2019 |
| Lights | 127 | 2010, 2011, 2018 |
| Body and structure | 112 | 2018, 2020, 2021 |
Source: complaints filed by owners with the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for model years 2009–2025: 2279 complaints, 64 with a crash and 25 with a fire. Complaints are owner reports that NHTSA has not verified, and one complaint can name more than one component. More complaints can also mean more cars sold.
Recalls
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