Hello guys please help me I have a 2018 VW Tiguan with the 7-speed DSG (Direct Shift Gearbox) with the 2.0-liter TSI (gasoline) engines so my problem is the fuel conception it’s 11.5 - 12.5 liter per 100 kilometers which equals 1 liter per 8 - 8.5 kilometers and I drive in good condition and mixed city and highway and I just drive with normal mode and some time eco mode
I went to drop my wife to the airport and we did not notice any chip/crack on the windshield. While returning, half way back, saw a crack on the windshield. God knows where it appeared from.
Don’t think anything like a small pebble or rock hit it at all. After parking though, the chips did make my finger a little bloody when I touched that small crack from the outside.
Is this normal with Tiguan windshields?
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Has anyone had success getting a dash cam set up AND still being able to use Apple CarPlay?
I bought a dashcam (Redtiger front & back camera) and in the process of setting it up was having issues with the wireless Apple car play staying active while the dashcam was also connected and recording.
After some googling I found out that the Apple CarPlay is using both Bluetooth and WiFi (why???) so when my phone is connecting to the dashcams WiFi it will kick the Apple CarPlay off from being able to be used.
Someone help me figure this out 🤣
I got in the car this morning and none of the front USB ports were connecting to my phone. I tried 3 cables , shut the car off and back on - nothing worked.
In desperation I pressed and held the power button on the display for about 20 second until it went black and the R logo reappeared. As soon as I did this, both USB ports started working. They seem to be powered from the screen.
Hopefully this helps someone else
Who knows where I can buy new bumper or even r line one in Canada?
Also idk how but chevy got much more damage, the bumper stuck in the wheel and guy towed it to the collision centre, last picture
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I am planning to buy a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4MOTION with a 2.0L turbo engine and 8-speed automatic transmission which is driven 63k miles for $22,000 through Volkswagen’s CPO program. I have read that some owners of the 2022 model have experienced issues such as excessive engine oil consumption and infotainment problems. Is it worth buying at this price, and what should I look out for when purchasing a CPO vehicle? Also, have you noticed any other problems with this model?
hey all, running through options with the 23 Tiguan, is at dealer now for a month, may have a cylinder head in the coming 2 weeks according to the regional case manager, but who knows for sure until it is actual, once fixed Iim thinking trading as I’m not sure if I can trust it, but then again it has new top end so should be good, what are everyone’s thoughts on this situation, thanks for reading
I’ve done some searching but I haven’t come across anything. I’d love to add this to my car if I can but I know it might not be possible based on the existing configuration.
Love my Tiguan 5N from 2010. No major issues so far!
How far do yours travel?
We have a Seat Tarraco e-Hyrbrid. The spring from the charging port cover is stuck. Normally the spring comes out when pushing the cover but now it doesn’t come out. I already put a little bit oil in it but it doesn’t help. Before it was completely stuck, it already was a bit stiff.
Report also in Tiguan because I think it is the same part because it is both VAG Group.
What’s the best deal anyone has gotten in a 2026 SEL-R line Turbo? Talking sale price before taxes and fees.
Much appreciated!
Anyone else have this? Car has 6k miles on it and is violently jerking when changing gears. Went to the dealer and they made me an appointment for 25 days out and corporate was no help. I fear by then the transmission will be blown up and it will go from a relatively minor and simple repair to a several thousand dollar repair. I understand it’s under warranty but if I can limit the damage I’d like to. I need my car tho, I can’t just not drive for 25 days. Originally the dealer offered to let me drop it off and rent a car from Enterprise until they can get around to it which would be 2 weeks. 🙃
Thanks for any advice in advance, I am not a car person so some of my ideas or questions might sound too basic and sorry for my bad English 😜
This new gen Tiguan has been running smooth since I got it last June. The bad vibration started after I changed to my winter tires, though I am not saying the winter tires is the cause because I don't think the issue came right after the tire change, also the issue is still here after I changed back to the all season tires.
I don't know if vibration is a good word for it. It feels alright at low speed but at mid speed (I would say above 40) it hops pretty hard. It feels just like when I was little, riding bike into a wall turns the tire into that oval ish shape, and if you keep riding, you hop up and down. It feels exactly like that, just not that hard but still annoying. I tried driving on a very smooth and flat road that‘s just surfaced, still hopped. I don't know if my car amplifies the unevenness or the car itself is bouncing. At high speed, the hop isn't as hard but it's a finer and more frequent shaking.
I first thought it was the tire problem, I went to Fountain Tire and described how I felt. They can't really identify what's wrong from the description, but they believed doing a balance first would rule out some problems. It actually felt a little better after the balance. Before the balancing the shaking was so bad even the steering wheel constantly shook. Now the car doesn't shake as badly but the issue is still there. I am guessing it's a mechanical issue instead of a tire one?
Now my concern is that I don't know the cause of the issue and I don't know what to do.
I wondered if it was me being paranoid, so I invited my friend to test drive it (he was with me the day I picked up my car last June), he confirms it's different from back then, and it does vibrate now.
I’m posting here to see if other Tiguan owners have experienced this and whether anyone found a real fix.
I have a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4Motion with the 2.0T. The issue is an intermittent but severe acceleration delay from a stop, and it seems much worse in hot weather when the A/C is running continuously.
In the worst recent incident, the car was in Drive, I pressed the accelerator, and the vehicle failed to respond normally for more than 10 seconds. It stayed around 2 mph or less and I had to pull over. I recorded it on video.
This is not just annoying — it is a safety issue. It has happened in situations where I needed the vehicle to respond immediately, like pulling into traffic, U-turns, and intersections. I also drive daily with my young child in the car.
I’ve brought the vehicle to VW multiple times for this concern.
The issue has never been resolved. I also had an independent mechanic look at it, and he confirmed there is definitely an issue, but said it likely needs VW-specific diagnosis/software/adaptation.
I already filed a NHTSA complaint and BBB AUTO LINE claim because VW denied my buyback request and offered absolutely no settlement. Additionally, I'll meet with an attorney next week.
Has anyone else with a 2022 Tiguan experienced this kind of acceleration delay, especially in summer heat or with the A/C on? If so, what was the actual fix?
Made this custom rug for the storage area. Looked so good thought i would share!
Well I came into the dealership today for an oil change and I'm leaving with a brand new 2026 Tiguan SE. I have a 2024 Tiguan SE. These car dealerships are slick. I said you're going to have to make the deal of the year and my payment not go up and they did it. After test driving and seeing that big beautiful screen I couldn't say no.
Well, it’s a 2013 SE (I guess) with a failed turbo pump, a “check engine” light on, and it’s been reporting errors P2181 and P0299. I deleted some of the errors with a basic diagnostic tool from Walmart, and the check engine light went off, but those errors are not going away and can not be deleted with the tool that I have.
Took it to the usual state inspection place in Charlotte (it worked the last 2 years), but it failed. Supposedly it’s the emissions and coolant, and they suggested to drive it for a while and try again after 60-70 miles (I barely drove prior to taking it for inspection, it’s a back up car).
The VW service estimate is ~$11k (turbo pump being one of the issues), and the KBB estimate is like $2,500, so definitely not repairing it.
I have until the end of August to fix it, otherwise the only option I see is selling the car (marketplace, junk, maybe parts)…
Just venting , I guess, since I wasn’t planning on getting a new (used) car, but if there are any suggestions, thank you.
Hi y'all! Long-time silent reader here, but I have read all different kinds of stories on the '26 Tiguan, primarily focusing on the R-Lines with the Turbo. Even so, I still bit the bullet and purchased a '26 Tiguan SE AWD.
I picked it up today, and not even 15 minutes down the road from the dealership, the car completely stalls after waiting at a light with all the lights on the dash. Fortunately, I was able to pull her over, but there were about 7 alerts.
With my Taos, I had EPC issues that the dealership could never replicate, but I knew if I turned the car off and back on it'll fix itself lol. So, I did exactly that. After 10 minutes, I turned it back on and was able to bring it back to the dealership.
I want to emphasize that I did a lot of reading on how to take care of your engine, specifically the first 1,000 miles break-in period. So, by no means necessary was I flying or shotgunning RPMs. Ultimately, I picked it up with 11 miles, and by 32 miles, it's already back at the dealership.
Additional context, because I knew they had a problematic launch, I purchased the VW Drive Easy Service Contract for 10yr/100k miles. I'm hoping for the best-case scenario, like a software update. However, the advisor told me they're currently working on another car where they can't replicate the issue. Because of this, I'm just wondering what happens if the car is in the shop longer than 14 days? Could I possibly ask for a different unit?
Things I Noticed:
-Fuel Range Discrepancy: I left the dealership with a range of 630 miles in fuel. I don't know if that's truly accurate or if the vehicle metrics were in km, but I noticed that was extremely high. Consequently, it dropped drastically for only truly going 21 miles.
-Gear Shifter Restriction: When I stalled out and got the car to park, I was then only able to move the gear shifter to neutral.