VW Tiguan II 1.4 TSI, 150 PS, 6-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive (2016–2018)

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Generation guide VW Tiguan II (2016-2024): known problems and buying guide
Check the DSG and coupling oil records first, then coolant leaks and cold judder on petrols. Avoid a diesel that only does short trips.
Engine guide VW 1.2 and 1.4 TSI (EA211) petrol engines: problems, costs and what to check
Oil use and water pump leaks are the reported faults. Buy with a belt and pump record and a clean oil check.

Issue	Affects	Typical km	Repair cost	Source
Wet DSG gearbox control unit	6-speed and 7-speed wet DSG, all years	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
DSG clutch wear	7-speed wet DSG from 2018	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Haldex pump on 4MOTION	4MOTION cars	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Coolant pump leaks on TSI petrols	1.4 TSI and 2.0 TSI, petrol	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Water leaks from the panoramic roof	Cars with a panoramic roof	Not stated	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Brake discs wear fast	All engines	About 50,000 km (front, hard use)	No confirmed price	Generation guide
Water pump and coolant leaks	1.2 and 1.4 TSI, built from 2012	Not stated	About 400 to 600 EUR (Germany, year not stated)	Engine guide

Test drive the car on the wet DSG. Bad result: a gearbox warning, or the gearbox goes into emergency mode. A scanner can read the gearbox fault memory.
Ask for the DSG oil change invoices. Bad result: none. Intervals depend on the gearbox, see Maintenance.
Start from cold and pull away in traffic. Bad result: jerks or shudder at low speed, or harsh changes from first to second.
Look at the brake discs and ask for the last inspection (TÜV) report. Bad result: a deep lip on the disc edge, or brakes flagged at inspection.
On a 4MOTION car, ask for the coupling oil change record. Bad result: none, or the front wheels spin while the rear wheels do not pull.
With the engine off, check the coolant level and look under the engine for leaks. Bad result: low coolant, or a leak near the pump.
Check the headlining and footwells for damp. Bad result: damp, stains or a musty smell, which points to the panoramic roof drains.

Oil level (no scanner needed). Check the dipstick and ask for the oil-use history. Bad: the level falls between services, or blue smoke comes out under hard acceleration. Ask for proof of any ring or head work.
Coolant and water pump (no scanner needed). Check the coolant level when the engine is cold, and look under the car for wet stains near the pump. Bad: a low level or any leak. Ask for a dated invoice showing the pump was changed with the belt.
Invoices. Ask for dated invoices with the mileage for any belt, pump, oil or software work. No record means budget for the job.
Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check for the car's country. Bad: an open campaign on the car.

Operational	€216
Workshop	€128
Fixed costs (tax, insurance)	€128
Total per month	€472
New-car depreciation (not included)	€85

ADAC figures for 15,000 km a year over 60 months

Listings on mobile.de in this generation with this fuel, gearbox and power.

First registration	Listings	Median price	Median mileage
2020	5	€19,999	76,380 km
2019	21	€19,990	95,000 km
2018	112	€18,995	93,000 km
2017	94	€17,000	105,000 km
2016	34	€17,490	90,580 km

Medians only for years with at least 5 listings. Many cars are first registered after production ends, so years can run past the build years.

Month	Listings	Median price	Middle half	Median mileage
Nov 2026	266	€18,450	€16,580 – €19,890	95,000 km
Oct 2026	266	€18,450	€16,580 – €19,890	95,000 km

Median asking price at the last snapshot of each month.

All 5 ADAC versions

Version	Power	Production years	Running cost per month
Tiguan 1.4 TSI Trendline 4MOTION DSG	150 PS	2016–2018	€472
Tiguan 1.4 TSI Comfortline 4MOTION DSG	150 PS	2016–2018	€472
Tiguan 1.4 TSI Highline 4MOTION DSG	150 PS	2016–2018	€485
Tiguan 1.4 TSI SOUND 4MOTION DSG	150 PS	2016–2017	€472
Tiguan 1.4 TSI JOIN 4MOTION DSG	150 PS	2017–2018	€472