Compact SUVs · AD generation
Think twice Below average
It scores 21 out of 100 for reliability compared with other compact and small SUVs. Over the next 5 years we expect it to cost about $15,318 to own, including $3,285 in repairs.
Early estimate: this rating uses our own sales estimate for the Volkswagen Tiguan.
Reliability
21/100
Below average
Repairs, 5 years
$3,285
at 12,000 mi a year
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
25 mpg, $3.40/gal
Price today
$16,368
$14,403 – $18,332, estimate
Recalls
5
on record
Owner complaints
144
filed with NHTSA
These are estimates, not guarantees. They come from public NHTSA complaint and recall data and EPA fuel economy, assuming 5 years of ownership and 12,000 miles a year. Change the assumptions or see how it works.
Expected over 5 years, by area of the car.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 11
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Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (98/100) and the 2022 worst (5/100).
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2027 | Not rated yet |
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | 20/100 |
| 2023 | 25/100 |
| 2022 | 5/100 |
| 2021 | 21/100 |
| 2020 | 42/100 |
| 2019 | 28/100 |
| 2018 | 19/100 |
| 2017 | 92/100 |
| 2016 | 94/100 |
| 2015 | 98/100 |
Yes. It scores 21 out of 100, among the least reliable compact and small SUVs of 2015–2024. The 2015, 2016 and 2017 Tiguan scored much better.
It scores 21 out of 100 against other compact and small SUVs from 2015 to 2024, which is below average. Based on 144 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, we expect about $3,285 in repairs over the next 5 years at 12,000 miles a year.
About $15,318 over 5 years: $3,873 in lost value, $3,285 in repairs and $8,160 in fuel at $3.40 a gallon. A typical one sells for about $16,368 today.
Of the years we rate, the 2015 scores best (98/100) and the 2022 worst (5/100).
5 recalls on record with NHTSA.