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2012 Volkswagen

Tiguan 4motion

Auto (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo

Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst years

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
3.45
Cyl
4EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Aspiration
TurbochargedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG City
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
MPG Comb
23 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/11/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,350EPA, 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
152
Reported injuries
6
Theft rate
0.5 per 1,000 produced (CY 2012 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

  • ENGINE24%
  • AIR BAGS16%
  • ELECTRICAL SYSTEM11%
  • STEERING9%
  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER9%
  • FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM6%

Source: NHTSA owner complaints, 211 total.

Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion: best and worst years

Federal 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Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice.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.