2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line AWD
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- Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4Motion (US), front left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 12.2.17 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 20 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion by HJUdall, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace (BW2) Washington DC Metro Area, USA by OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4Motion (US), rear left by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line AWD is a 184-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $38,880 MSRP and is rated at 24 mpg combined.
It makes 184 horsepower at 4,400 rpm and 221 lb-ft of torque at 1600 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 29 mpg highway (24 mpg combined).
The Tiguan measures 186.1 inches long on a 109.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,940 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $38,880 |
| MSRP with Destination | $40,305 |
| Destination Charge | $1,425 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA888) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Boost Pressure | 34.5 psi |
| Horsepower | 184 hp @ 4,400 rpm |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1600 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, chain-driven, variable intake and exhaust timing, variable intake-valve lift, hydraulic lifters |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.65:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (TSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
| 1st Gear | 5.59 |
| 2nd Gear | 3.14 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.95 |
| 4th Gear | 1.43 |
| 5th Gear | 1.21 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.81 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.99 |
| Final Drive | 3.33 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Combined | 24 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Strut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | Multilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.4 x 1.2 in. vented disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.8 x 0.5 in. solid disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 20 x 8.5J alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 20 x 8.5J alloy |
| Tires Front | 255/40 R20 H |
| Tires Rear | 255/40 R20 H |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 186.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 61.9 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7.6 in |
| Approach Angle | 18.3° |
| Departure Angle | 21.6° |
| Cargo Volume | 37.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,940 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.6 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 38.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (15.5 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2024 Volkswagen TIGUAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 20, 2026 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91NF. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 27, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V321000
Feb 12, 2025 · BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.
NHTSA campaign 25V082000
76 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2024 Volkswagen TIGUAN
Owner Complaints
76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2024 Volkswagen TIGUAN (3 mention a crash, 4 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 28 |
| Engine | 20 |
| Unknown Or Other | 19 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 10 |
| Back Over Prevention | 9 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 6 |
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 2024 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.