Volkswagen Tiguan

20092026 · 24 configurations

Lowest
21
Average
23
Best
28

The Volkswagen Tiguan has been tested by the EPA across 24 different configurations spanning model years 2009 through 2026. Over this period, the Tiguan has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 21 MPG to 28 MPG, with an overall average of 23 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
2026
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2025
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,150253228MPG
2024
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2023
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2022
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,300233026MPG
2021
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400232925MPG
2020
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2019
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,400222925MPG
2018
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S8)Regular
$2,500222724MPG
2017
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150202422MPG
2016
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212623MPG
2015
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212623MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212623MPG
2014
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2013
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,000212623MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$2,900222624MPG
2012
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,150202522MPG
2011
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300182621MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300192621MPG
2010
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182421MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,300192621MPG
2009
2L 4-cyl Front-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S6)Premium
$3,300182421MPG

Historical Efficiency

2026
28
2025
28
2024
26
2023
26
2022
26
2021
25
2020
25
2019
25
2018
24
2017
22
2016
23
2015
23
2014
23
2013
23
2012
24
2011
22
2010
21
2009
21

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (Tiguan) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Volkswagen Tiguan. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Volkswagen Volkswagen Tiguan grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
367
Total Deaths
164

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
10.6%
Fire Occurrence
3.8%
Speeding Involved
13.9%
DUI Involved
13.9%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

81%
Front
9%
Side
10%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes81
Fatalities
36
Deaths/Crash
0.44
2022
Fatal Crashes83
Fatalities
40
Deaths/Crash
0.48
2021
Fatal Crashes66
Fatalities
35
Deaths/Crash
0.53
2020
Fatal Crashes37
Fatalities
15
Deaths/Crash
0.41
2019
Fatal Crashes25
Fatalities
8
Deaths/Crash
0.32
2018
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
9
Deaths/Crash
0.50
2017
Fatal Crashes15
Fatalities
6
Deaths/Crash
0.40
2016
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.39
2015
Fatal Crashes6
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
0.17
2014
Fatal Crashes18
Fatalities
7
Deaths/Crash
0.39

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

2025
2
2022
2
2021
4
2020
2
2019
2
2018
12
2017
3
2016
1
2015
3
2012
1
2011
1
2009
3
Critical
Moderate
Advisory