2013 Volkswagen
Tiguan 4motion
Auto (S6), 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 6/11/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Transmission
- Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel
- PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 200
- Power to weight
- 0.059 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.54
- Cyl
- 4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Start-stop system
- NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG City
- 20 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- MPG Comb
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $3,500EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- CO₂
- 395 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Eco Score
- 6/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- Smog score
- 5/10
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
- SmartWay certified
- No
Dimensions & capacity
- Length
- 174 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Width
- 71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Height
- 66 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Wheelbase
- 102 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,393 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Safety NHTSA, model year
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 139
- Reported injuries
- 1
- Theft rate
- 0.9 per 1,000 produced (CY 2013 federal data)
Feature availability
Which features come standard, cost extra, or are locked to a pricier trim arrives with the next data phase. Standard equipment shows here today.
Standard
Reported problems NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- AIR BAGS28%
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM16%
- ENGINE13%
- STEERING12%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER7%
- FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 225 total.
Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst yearsFederal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year
EA18003Openopened Apr 18, 2018AIR BAGS
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
RQ17009opened Nov 13, 2017AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
PE15010opened Mar 24, 2015ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Air Bag Clockspring Failure
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.