VW Tiguan II 2.0 TSI, 230 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch, all-wheel drive (2018–2020)

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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.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. 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.
2. Ask for the DSG oil change invoices. Bad result: none. Intervals depend on the gearbox, see Maintenance.
3. Start from cold and pull away in traffic. Bad result: jerks or shudder at low speed, or harsh changes from first to second.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Check the headlining and footwells for damp. Bad result: damp, stains or a musty smell, which points to the panoramic roof drains.

Running costs

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

ADAC versions