2021 Volkswagen
Tiguan 4motion
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst yearsVolkswagen
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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Engine & performance
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 27 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG City
- 21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- MPG Comb
- 24 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,600EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- CO₂
- 374 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Smog score
- 7/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 22.7 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 1.3 mpg below the EPA combined estimate
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 186 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 72 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 67 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 110 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,777 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 5
- Owner complaints
- 123
- Reported injuries
- 2
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ENGINE24%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER16%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM13%
- STRUCTURE7%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE6%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 168 total.
Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
480 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0026012081638_1
Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
May 11, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV9123032070941_3
Update Programming of MIB Infotainment
Apr 2, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9422012066639_6
Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity
Mar 30, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9419012011521_21
Moisture Accumulation
Mar 27, 2026ENGINEVOS-26-21
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial operation, software configuration, SVM updates for any control module(s) etc.
Mar 25, 2026FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKINGV4521012062957_7
customer reports that the vehicle performed an unwarranted Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
Mar 25, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0018092053065_6
Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
Mar 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV9422022066761_4
Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors
- and 472 more
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
Warranty manufacturer terms, by make
- Basic
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Powertrain
- 4 yr / 50k mi
- Roadside assistance
- 3 yr / 36k mi
- Maintenance
- 2 yr / 20k mi
- EV battery
- 8 yr / 100k mi
Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.