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2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line AWD

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 TypeSUV
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$40,505
MSRP with Destination$41,930
Destination Charge$1,425
Engine
Engine Type2.0-liter inline-4 16-valve turbocharged/intercooled TSI (EA888 evo5)
Displacement2 L
Boost Pressure25.7 psi
Horsepower201 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Torque221 lb-ft @ 1500-4750 rpm
ValvetrainDOHC, 16-valve, chain-driven, variable intake and exhaust timing, hydraulic lifters
Bore and Stroke82.5 x 92.8
Compression Ratio11:1
Injection TypeDirect injection (TSI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeAll-wheel drive
Transmission
Transmission8-speed automatic (Tiptronic)
1st Gear5.31
2nd Gear3
3rd Gear1.86
4th Gear1.4
5th Gear1.19
6th Gear1
7th Gear0.81
8th Gear0.67
Reverse3.78
Final Drive2.94
Fuel Economy
City22 MPG
Highway30 MPG
Combined25 MPG
Recommended FuelRegular unleaded
Suspension
Front SuspensionStrut-type with lower control arms, coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionMultilink with coil springs, telescopic dampers, anti-roll bar
Brakes
Front Brake Disc13.4 x 1.2 in. vented disc
Rear Brake Disc11.8 x 0.5 in. solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front20 x 8.5J alloy
Wheels Rear20 x 8.5J alloy
Tires Front255/40 R20 H
Tires Rear255/40 R20 H
Dimensions & Weight
Length184.4 in
Width73 in
Height66.5 in
Wheelbase109.9 in
Front Track62.2 in
Rear Track61.8 in
Ground Clearance7 in
Approach Angle18°
Departure Angle25.2°
Cargo Volume33.8 ft³
Curb Weight3,801 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front39.5 in
Headroom Rear39.7 in
Legroom Front40.2 in
Legroom Rear40.2 in
Shoulder Room Front57 in
Shoulder Room Rear55.7 in
Hip Room Front54.4 in
Hip Room Rear53.3 in

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Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Overall ★★★★★
Frontal crash ★★★★★
Side crash ★★★★★
Rollover ★★★★★ (17.9 % risk)
Tested variant: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
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

Most-cited areas
Electrical System16
Forward Collision Avoidance13
Unknown Or Other13
Engine10
Power Train7
Service Brakes6
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Oct 16, 2026 · Service Brakes
“The car was purchased brand new the first time an incident occurred I immediately took the car back they said it did not show up on the screen my car when you're driving it will slam into Park I could…”
Oct 12, 2026 · Unknown Or Other, Visibility/Wiper
“On my commute home i heard a small pebble hit my windshield. I came home parked in the garage and two days later, there’s a crack half way across my windshield. This is extremely dangerous, in over 8…”
Oct 9, 2026 · Electrical System
“The contact owns a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V587000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available…”
Oct 9, 2026 · Visibility/Wiper
“I am over 6 feet tall. I have the driver seat as far down as it will go. I have the rearview mirror up as high as it will go. Even with those three things, the mirror is in the middle of the…”
Sep 27, 2026 · Power Train, Electrical System, Engine
“This is an additional complaint concerning the same vehicle previously reported under ODI XXX. On XXX, while the vehicle was in Drive and moving at approximately 5 mph in [XXX], it unexpectedly shut…”

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.

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