2009 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD SEL 4Motion
All photo credits
- Photo: VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION CITYSCAPE (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 17. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDi BMT 4motion 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN TRACK & FILED R-LINE (5N) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION CITYSCAPE (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 17. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDi BMT 4motion 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD SEL 4Motion is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $32,940 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque at 1700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $32,940 ($49,909 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $33,630 ($50,955 *) |
| Destination Charge | $690 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged TSI inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (TSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive (4MOTION) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded gasoline |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.4 % risk) |
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen TIGUAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 21, 2014 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014. When using winterized fuel, in certain conditions bubbles may form in the fuel system which could result in the vehicle stalling.
Consequence: A vehicle stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle's software to increase the fuel pump pressure, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin August 19, 2014. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 24AV/2W.
NHTSA campaign 14V441000
Nov 22, 2013 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2011 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 through June 2011. Due to a problem with the fuse for the exterior lights, the holder for the fuse that controls the vehicle's exterior lights circuit may melt.
Consequence: If the holder melts, there may be a partial loss of exterior lighting. Reduced vehicle illumination diminishes the vehicle's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuse, free of charge. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's recall number is 97Z9/2V.
NHTSA campaign 13V569000
May 28, 2008 · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING 4,079 MY 2008 PASSAT AND 2,500 MY 2009 TIGUAN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.0T FSI ULEV II ENGINES. THESE VEHICLES HAVE AN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CONTAINING SOFTWARE THAT MAY NOT PROPERLY CONTROL ENGINE IDLE WITH THE AIR CONDITIONING TURNED ON. IN RARE CASES, THE ECM MAY UNEXPECTEDLY INCREASE ENGINE RPM.
Consequence: AN ENGINE SURGE CAUSED BY AN UNEXPECTED INCREASE IN ENGINE RPM MAY SURPRISE THE VEHICLE OPERATOR AND CAN RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND UPDATE THE ECM SOFTWARE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VOLKSWAGEN AT 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA campaign 08V235000
167 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen TIGUAN
Owner Complaints
167 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Volkswagen TIGUAN (4 mention a crash, 6 a fire, 2 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Engine | 80 |
| Electrical System | 40 |
| Power Train | 20 |
| Exterior Lighting | 15 |
| Steering | 15 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.