VW Tiguan III 1.5 eTSI, 130 PS, 7-speed dual-clutch (since 2024)

Research for this car

• Generation guide VW Tiguan III (2024-): known problems and buying guide

  A new car with few long-term reports, so check the software history, emergency braking and open recalls by VIN before you buy.

• Engine guide VW 1.5 TSI and eTSI (EA211 evo) petrol: problems, costs and what to check

  Cold-start judder, oil use, coolant leaks and 48 V faults are the risks, so buy a late car with software and service records and check the oil and coolant.

• Gearbox guide VW DQ200 7-speed DSG (0AM, 0CW): problems, costs and what to check

  Dry DSG with a known weak mechatronic and clutch. Buy only with recall and oil-change records and a clean pump test.

Known issues for this car

Before you buy this car

From the generation guide

1. DCC Pro dampers: Drive a rough road at low speed, in Comfort and in Sport. A bad result is a thump from the axles, a knock over small bumps or a clunk over potholes. Ask the dealer for the damper and software history. Look at the suspension struts for leaks on a lift. A scanner reads the fault memory.
2. Infotainment: Spend ten minutes on the screen: menus, navigation, phone pairing, CarPlay, the reverse camera and the heated steering wheel. A bad result is a freeze, a blank screen or no camera image in reverse. A scanner reads the fault memory.
3. 12 V battery: Leave the car to stand overnight, then start it and check for warning lights. A bad result is a flat battery or a set of warnings. Excessive current draw (power used while parked) needs a scanner or a workshop check.
4. Emergency braking: Reverse out of a parking space next to a kerb, then drive a few minutes in town. A bad result is the car braking with no obstacle. Ask the dealer for the software version and whether the VW bulletin steps were done. A scanner reads the version.
5. Seat height lever (UK cars): Check the VIN for this campaign. A bad result is an open campaign. Until it is done, do not use the front seat far back and low down.
6. Open recalls: Check every VIN with a VW dealer for open campaigns, including the steering screw campaign 48VS. A bad result is an open campaign that has not been done.

From the engine guide

1. 48 V system (scanner). On an eTSI, read the 48 V fault memory and warning history. Bad: stored codes, stop-start off, or a recent battery or starter-generator invoice.
2. Recall check. Enter the VIN in the official recall check. Bad: an open 24ER, 24EV or 24EP campaign.

From the gearbox guide

1. Fault scan (needs a scanner). P17BF, P189C, P1895 or P0841 mean a pressure fault, usually the accumulator housing. Get a repair price or walk away.
2. Pump test. Ignition on, engine off. The pump should run briefly and stop. A pump that keeps whirring points to the accumulator.
3. Oil. Look at the gearbox and the undertray. Wet oil can mean a mechatronic job.
4. Control unit signs. Ask about a flashing gear display, a blown gearbox fuse, or the car losing drive at a stop.
5. Clutch values (needs a scanner). Read remaining clutch travel and the adaptation counters. Counters that will not adapt, or very low travel, mean a clutch job soon.
6. Road test in 6th and 7th. Full throttle from 1,000 and 1,500 rpm. Engine speed that swings by up to 200 rpm means a worn clutch. Also feel for judder pulling away.
7. Reverse, cold and warm. A flashing R, no reverse or a crunch is bad.
8. Cold start. A rattle for 5 to 10 minutes, or in 2nd on overrun, points to the flywheel.
9. Paperwork. VIN check for open recalls; for 2008 to 2013 cars, proof of the 2013 oil change; invoices for any mechatronic repair.

Running costs

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

ADAC versions