2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line AWD
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- Photo: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline 4MOTION in Ascot Grey, front right, 2025-05-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Tiguan 1.5 eTSI ACT R-Line (III) – f 14022026 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Tiguan 1.5 eTSI ACT R-Line (III) – h 14022026 by © M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline 4MOTION in Ascot Grey, rear left, 2025-05-18 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Volkswagen TIGUAN eTSI R-Line (3AA-CT15) interior by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line AWD is a 201-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with an 8-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $40,505 MSRP and is rated at 25 mpg combined.
It makes 201 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 221 lb-ft of torque at 1500-4750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway (25 mpg combined).
The Tiguan measures 184.4 inches long on a 109.9-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,801 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $40,505 |
| MSRP with Destination | $41,930 |
| Destination Charge | $1,425 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA888 evo5) |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Boost Pressure | 25.7 psi |
| Horsepower | 201 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 221 lb-ft @ 1500-4750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve, chain-driven, variable intake and exhaust timing, hydraulic lifters |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 11:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (TSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic (Tiptronic) |
| 1st Gear | 5.31 |
| 2nd Gear | 3 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.86 |
| 4th Gear | 1.4 |
| 5th Gear | 1.19 |
| 6th Gear | 1 |
| 7th Gear | 0.81 |
| 8th Gear | 0.67 |
| Reverse | 3.78 |
| Final Drive | 2.94 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 22 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Combined | 25 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 | 184.4 in |
| Width | 73 in |
| Height | 66.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 109.9 in |
| Front Track | 62.2 in |
| Rear Track | 61.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 7 in |
| Approach Angle | 18° |
| Departure Angle | 25.2° |
| Cargo Volume | 33.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,801 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 39.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 40.2 in |
| Legroom Rear | 40.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.7 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.4 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 53.3 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (17.9 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD: 5 ★ overall
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2025 Volkswagen TIGUAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 10, 2026 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
Consequence: An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
NHTSA campaign 26V587000
Dec 10, 2025 · AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
NHTSA campaign 25V854000
Aug 13, 2025 · STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.
NHTSA campaign 25V526000
53 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2025 Volkswagen TIGUAN
Owner Complaints
53 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2025 Volkswagen TIGUAN (1 mention a crash). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Electrical System | 16 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 13 |
| Unknown Or Other | 13 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Power Train | 7 |
| Service Brakes | 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 2025 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.