2025 Volkswagen
Tiguan 4motion
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst years
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Overview
- Body
- Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WDEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026Volkswagen calls it 4MOTION.
- Transmission
- Automatic (S8)EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Powertrain
- GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Fuel
- RegularEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Engine & performance
- HP
- 201
- Power to weight
- 0.054 hp/lb
- Axle ratio
- 3.32
- Aspiration
- TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Start-stop system
- YesEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
Efficiency
- MPG Hwy
- 30 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- MPG City
- 22 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- MPG Comb
- 25 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Fuel $/yr
- $2,700EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- CO₂
- 351 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Eco Score
- 5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Elec. Range
- 0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 11/2/2026
- Real-world MPG
- 27.7 mpg, reported by 1 driverabout 2.7 mpg above the EPA combined estimate
Dimensions & capacity
- Wheelbase
- 110 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- Curb Weight
- 3,708 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
- GVWR class
- Class 1D (5,001 to 6,000 lb)NHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 10/13/2026
Safety NHTSA record NHTSA, model year
- Overall crash rating
- ★★★★★
- Rollover rating
- ★★★★★
- Stability control (ESC)
- Standard
- Forward-collision warning
- Standard
- Lane-departure warning
- Standard
- Recalls
- 3
- Owner complaints
- 49 See on NHTSA
Feature availability
Cameras & visibility
- Backup cameraStandard
Driver assist
- Adaptive cruise controlPart of IQ.DRIVE.Standard
- Automatic emergency brakingStandard
- Blind-spot monitorStandard
- Lane-keeping assistStandard
Convenience
- Push-button startStandard
Exterior
- Adaptive headlightsStandard
Reported problems NHTSA record NHTSA owner complaints, model year
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17%
- FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE15%
- UNKNOWN OR OTHER13%
- ENGINE11%
- POWER TRAIN8%
- AIR BAGS6%
Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 89 total.
Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst yearsKnown issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year
108 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year
May 27, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260527
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260519
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
May 19, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERV0026012081638_1
Difference between Component fluid leakage and seepage
May 7, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260507
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; MIL on, engine runs rough with misfire faults; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Apr 13, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260413
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states multiple driver assist lights on; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the fron
Apr 2, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9422012066639_6
Condition is normal due to cold fresh air and humidity
Mar 30, 2026UNKNOWN OR OTHERVIN4APIN20260330
Oil leak from Cylinder Head Cover; Customer states MIL-on, Transmission warning light on, harsh shifting; Customer states transmission error on dash/unable to move shifter out of park; Coolant leak from the cylinder head gasket, Low coolant level, Visible coolant leak, or Coolant warning message in instrument cluster; Customer states no start condition; Customer states wind noise and or water ingress; Customer states there is a leak from the front of the vehicle
Mar 30, 2026EXTERIOR LIGHTINGV9419012011521_21
Moisture Accumulation
- and 100 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
Source: www.vw.com as of 2026-06
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