Volkswagen Tiguan
Registered from 2007 to 2024.
About this model
The Volkswagen Tiguan is a sport utility vehicle produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen since 2007, sitting between the smaller T-Roc and the larger Touareg in the company's crossover SUV range. The first generation was based on the PQ46 platform, while the second generation, released in 2016, utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform. It is generally considered to be a medium-sized SUV in Europe, while in North America it is considered to be a compact crossover SUV.
From the Wikipedia article Volkswagen Tiguan, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 2017 2.0 diesel. 2,498 of 25,025 tests failed, 10%.
Better than 69% of 2017 cars. The typical one fails 12%, across 926 models with enough tests behind them to say.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres and wheels | 45% | 1,131 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 23% | 583 |
| Brakes | 23% | 564 |
| Suspension | 9% | 226 |
| Visibility | 8% | 201 |
| Lights and electrics | 7% | 167 |
The defects inspectors cite
- Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
Where it stands out against its peers
- Exhaust and emissions: failed more often than 94% of 2017 cars — 23% of its 2,498 failed tests, where an ordinary 2017 car has 7%.
Same model year only, at least 30 peer cars, zeros included. Every car has a worst part; this shows which, and how far from ordinary it is. A high share means more to check, not a verdict.
NHTSA's investigations are American; no European regulator publishes an equivalent record, so this section has nothing to draw on for a European car. There is no European equivalent of the service-bulletin register either.
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Tyres and wheels — 45% of its failures
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A tyre seriously damaged
- A tyre cords visible or damaged
- Exhaust and emissions — 23% of its failures
- Brakes — 23% of its failures
- A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn
- Suspension — 9% of its failures
- A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- Lights and electrics — 7% of its failures
- An SRS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) indicates a system malfunction
- Visibility — 8% of its failures
When it starts failing
At 140–160k miles this one fails 11% of its inspections, against the 17% an ordinary car of the same age fails.
| Odometer | Failure rate | Rate | Its age | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–20k miles | 5% | 6% | 330 | |
| 20–40k miles | 8% | 10% | 4,696 | |
| 40–60k miles | 10% | 13% | 11,028 | |
| 60–80k miles | 11% | 15% | 6,308 | |
| 80–100k miles | 12% | 16% | 1,872 | |
| 100–120k miles | 11% | 17% | 511 | |
| 120–140k miles | 11% | 17% | 187 | |
| 140–160k miles | 11% | 17% | 56 |
24,988 British inspections, grouped by the odometer reading recorded at the test.
Half of these have more than 40k miles on them. That is how far people drive this car, not how long it lasts.
Specification
| Year | Measured |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.5 petrol · 148 hp · 1539 kg · 2682 mm wheelbase · 7.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2020 | 1.5 petrol · 146 hp · 1538 kg · 2677 mm wheelbase · 6.6 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2019 | 2.0 diesel · 183 hp · 1772 kg · 2739 mm wheelbase · 7.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2018 | 2.0 diesel · 181 hp · 1768 kg · 2735 mm wheelbase · 6.0 L/100km (WLTP) |
| 2017 | 2.0 diesel · 141 hp · 1616 kg · 2677 mm wheelbase · 4.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2016 | 2.0 diesel · 161 hp · 1659 kg · 2655 mm wheelbase · 5.3 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2015 | 2.0 diesel · 152 hp · 1662 kg · 2605 mm wheelbase · 5.6 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2014 | 2.0 diesel · 149 hp · 1653 kg · 2605 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2013 | 2.0 diesel · 146 hp · 1646 kg · 2605 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2012 | 2.0 diesel · 141 hp · 1653 kg · 2605 mm wheelbase · 5.9 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2011 | 2.0 diesel · 136 hp · 1633 kg · 2605 mm wheelbase · 5.8 L/100km (NEDC) |
| 2010 | 2.0 diesel · 1644 kg · 2605 mm wheelbase · 6.4 L/100km (NEDC) |
Recalls
Filed by the manufacturer with a regulator. A recall is repaired free of charge, whoever owns the car now.
A12/00014/24
Parts of the inflator may become detached when the head airbag is deployed, which could cause injury to the occupants of the vehicle. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00140/20
The fuel tank wall is not sufficiently thick. Consequently, in the event of an accident it could break and leak fuel increasing the risk of fire or explosion.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00393/23
The rear wheel bearing housing can break, affecting the stability of the vehicle, creating a risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00565/22
The amount of extinguishing sand in the fuse of the high-voltage system is not sufficient in the event of a short circuit to the high-voltage safety system. This may cause it to burst, increasing the risk of injuries. Furthermore, the blown fuse can interrupt electrical flow of current leading to a voltage drop inside the vehicle, increasing the risk of fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/00584/22
The engine covers installed on affected vehicles could detach from their fixings depending on the conditions of use (e.g. very sporty driving, or poor road surfaces) and their age. A loose engine cover could come into contact with the hot area of the exhaust gas turbocharger, increasing the risk of burns or fire. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of Motor Vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicle.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/01680/21
The screws of the brake line assembly may not have been properly tightened on the front right wheel housing. This could lead to a significant loss of brake fluid, impairing the correct functioning of the brakes and increasing the risk of an accident. The product does not comply with the requirements laid down in the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/0256/17
It is possible that the wheel bolts were not tightened with the correct torque which could result in the loss of the wheel. Also, the running direction of the tyres may not have been taken into account when the winter tyres were fitted which could have a negative effect on driving stability.
Recall of the product from end users
A12/1247/14
The vacuum pipe can slip off the intake manifold connection. This can affect the braking assistance.
Recall of the product from end users
2 more campaigns have been filed against this model. A dealer can check by VIN which apply to one car.