Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion — All Years

Reviewed by the 247VehicleCheck Data Team — automotive data reviewers

We have Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion specifications on file for 17 model years, 2010–2026, covering suv trims. EPA data lists a single engine, the 2L 4-cyl turbo. Combined fuel economy runs from 24 to 30 mpg (UK) depending on year, engine and transmission. 5 of the 12 rated model years hold an overall 5-star NHTSA rating. Select a year below for full engine, fuel economy, dimensions and safety data.

YearEngine(s)FuelMPG (UK)CO₂ g/kmNHTSARecallsComplaints
20262L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline30218———
20252L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline302185★349
20242L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline302224★271
20232L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline302224★168
20222L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline30222—5269
20212L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline292325★5142
20202L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline282415★3140
20192L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline292285★5192
20182L 4-cyl turboRegular Gasoline282375★14284
20172L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline252634★475
20162L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline262454★296
20152L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline262454★462
20142L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline262454★384
20132L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline262454★3139
20122L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline28240—3153
20112L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline25263—3162
20102L 4-cyl turboPremium Gasoline24276—2110

Best and Worst Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion Years: What the NHTSA Data Shows

Across the 13 Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion model years from 2010 to 2022 that have NHTSA data, the typical year has about 140 owner complaints on file. These are the extremes:

Fewest owner complaints

  • 2015 — 62 complaints, 4 recall campaigns, 4★ NHTSA
  • 2017 — 75 complaints, 4 recall campaigns, 4★ NHTSA
  • 2014 — 84 complaints, 3 recall campaigns, 4★ NHTSA

Most owner complaints

  • 2018 — 284 complaints, 14 recall campaigns, 5★ NHTSA
  • 2022 — 269 complaints, 5 recall campaigns
  • 2019 — 192 complaints, 5 recall campaigns, 5★ NHTSA

Complaint counts are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and rise with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road, so treat them as a pointer for what to inspect, not a reliability score. Model years after 2022 are left out because they have had little time to accumulate reports. Always check a specific car by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Engine History

Engines are those EPA lists for each model year; the MPG (UK) column shows the range across configurations where more than one exists.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What years is the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion covered on this site?

We have data for 17 model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion, from 2010 to 2026.

What engines does the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion come with?

EPA data lists: 2L 4-cyl turbo (2010–2026).

Which Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion year has the best fuel economy?

The 2026 model returns the highest combined MPG (UK) on record here, at 30 mpg on its most efficient configuration.

Does the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion have a 5-star NHTSA safety rating?

Yes — the 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2025 model years hold an overall 5-star NHTSA rating on record here.

Which Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion model years have the most recalls and complaints?

The 2018 model year has the most NHTSA recall campaigns on record (14), and the 2018 has the most owner complaints (284). Counts are from NHTSA as of 6 October 2026 and change over time; complaints are unverified owner reports.

What body style is the Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion?

The Volkswagen Tiguan 4motion is classed as an SUV on this site.

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