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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2024 Tiguan.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan defines its current mechanical offering with an S8 automatic transmission and an EPA-rated fuel economy of 23/30/26 mpg. When evaluated against the nameplate's complaint history spanning from 2009 to 2026, this model year marks a sharp contrast to the 2018 peak of 274 owner complaints. Recording just 56 total owner complaints—dominated by the "Unknown Or Other" category—and subject to two recalls, the 2024 Tiguan sits on the favorable end of the model's reliability spectrum, meaning it presents a significantly more stable ownership proposition than the troubled generations preceding it.

Model year202620252024202320222021202020172016

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

EPA fuel economy23/30/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 06L115562B. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter06L115562B
Engine air filter5Q0129620B
Spark plug06K905601K
Battery000915089AC alt 5QS915089C
Serpentine belt06L903137A alt 06K903137A
Cabin air filter5Q0819669

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.8 in
Overall width72 in
Overall height66.5 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight3856 lb
Track (front / rear)62.6 / 61.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)56/44

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined23 / 30 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelRegular Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the Tiguan of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

8.2 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 8.20 sec — 2024 SEL R-Line 4MOTION
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2024SEL R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-48.20 sec16.30 sec184 hpAWD
2025SE 2.0L Turbo I-47.70 sec15.80 sec184 hpFWD
2025SEL R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-48.10 sec16.20 sec201 hpAWD
2025SEL R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-48.50 sec16.30 sec201 hpAWD
2025SEL R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-48.60 sec16.50 sec201 hpAWD
2022SE R-Line Black 2.0L Turbo I-48.10 sec16.20 sec184 hpFWD
2022SEL R-Line 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-49.10 sec16.90 sec184 hpAWD
2026SEL R-Line Turbo 4MOTION 2.0L Turbo I-46.70 sec15.00 sec—AWD

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter at 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 80,000 mi.

At 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect)
Every 20,000 miBattery (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (leak inspection) · Engine Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 40,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect) · Suspension Ball Joint (inspect) · Suspension System (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Underbody Splash Shield (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 80,000 miSpark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
At 110,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Drive Belt Tensioner (replace)
At 180,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan sits in the later, more refined phase of the current generation (2018–present). Federal data shows a clear downward trend from the generation’s troubled launch: 2018 recorded 274 complaints and 13 recalls, while 2022 saw another spike with 245 complaints and 5 recalls. By 2023, complaints dropped sharply to 58, and the 2024 model continues that improvement with only 56 complaints and 2 recalls—well below the generation average. TSBs have also steadily declined from 741 in 2018 to 247 in 2024, indicating fewer dealer-level fixes. Although the data does not specify root causes for the top complaint areas (Unknown/Other, Engine, Electrical System), the low figures and absence of investigations suggest no systemic crisis. Overall, the 2024 Tiguan represents a mature, relatively trouble-free year in the generation’s lifecycle and is a solid buy for a used SUV.

2
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
247
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
56
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 4 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent
’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25’26

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 56 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Unknown Or Other11
Engine7
Electrical System6
Visibility/Wiper3
Lane Departure2
Engine & Engine Cooling2
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other2
Back Over Prevention2

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

25V082000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 12/02/2025

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the… Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18…

26V321000Back Over Prevention:SoftwareReported 20/05/2026

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the… Remedy: Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 4, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 247 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
TT 10-18-02_22026-06-18EngineLubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 13-20-01_32026-06-18EngineInstruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
Customer email_91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherYour vehicle is currently eligible for the 91UB software update designed to:
Dealer 91UB2026-06-15Unknown Or OtherThis OTA update addresses a potential issue with special characters being broadcast over…
V6919012010479_172026-06-11Air BagsInquiries

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Vehicles with shared specs

Find every vehicle that shares this one's battery, bulbs, oil capacity, platform or parts.

Engine oil filter 06L115562BEngine air filter 5Q0129620BSpark plug 06K905601KBattery 000915089AC

Reference guides

Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.

Vehicle recalls & TSBsOBD-II trouble codesMaintenance schedulesFluid capacities & specs

Frequently asked

Does the 2024 Tiguan have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the Tiguan get?

EPA figures are 23 city / 30 highway / 26 combined mpg.