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Volkswagen Tiguan Prices, Listings, Recalls and Complaints by Generation

Live Tiguan market, pricing, and NHTSA signals with U.S.-market generation context.

The Volkswagen Tiguan has changed more in U.S. form than the name suggests: a small first generation, a long-wheelbase second generation with optional three-row packaging, and a 2025 North American redesign that returns to two rows.

Use this overview to compare sporty early 2.0T models, roomier family-focused 2018-2024 listings, and the newer technology-heavy Tiguan with a more premium cabin pitch.

Last updated
June 10, 2026
Generations
3 · 2009 to present
Active listings
37,316
Sources
Visor + NHTSA

Generations

Compare Tiguan generations by inventory, price, days for sale, trim mix, and NHTSA filings before choosing between compact size, long-wheelbase utility, and newer two-row tech.

GenerationYearsActiveAvg priceAvg days listedRecallsComplaintsTSBs
Third Generation2025 to present26,244$37,16074002
Second GenerationAD/BW2018 to 20249,305$21,05546371,1783,230
First Generation5N2009 to 20171,767$8,65658331,4762,083

Volkswagen Tiguan Third Generation2025 to present

The 2025-present North American Tiguan redesign is two-row only, with more premium materials, larger screens, and newer MIB4 technology.

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Market and reliability summary

The 2025 redesign drops the old U.S. third-row angle and leans into a more upscale two-row compact-SUV role with a cleaner cabin and bigger available display.

As with any new redesign, track early software and driver-assistance filings, confirm trim-specific display and material content, and compare against discounted late AD/BW inventory.

Tiguan editorial notes use U.S.-market generation boundaries. Live counts and market movement are generated separately.

Used
623for sale
New
25,577for sale
Inventory trend from Visor market data · new listings use the right axis
Sold listings30 days
7,700sold
Average days for sale30 days
74days+15.8%
Listings by trim
SE R-LINE BLACK10.1K
SE9.3K
S4.4K
SEL R-LINE TURBO2.4K
SEL R-LINE106

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2026
24,770+5.6%
$37,417+$275
71+2
7,262-6.6%
85 mi102 days
2025
1,474+6.0%
$32,747-$52
118-7
438-38.8%
5,464 mi105 days

NHTSA safety data

Recalls, owner complaints, and service bulletins reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recalls: 0Complaints: 0TSBs: 2NHTSA
YearRecallsOwner complaintsTSBs
2026
0
0
0
2025
0
0
2

Volkswagen Tiguan Second GenerationAD/BW, 2018 to 2024

The 2018-2024 AD/BW Tiguan is the U.S. long-wheelbase generation with more cargo room and an optional third row on front-drive models.

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The second U.S. generation is the practical Tiguan: bigger, calmer, and easier to use as a family compact SUV than the 5N.

Confirm whether a listing is front-wheel drive or 4Motion and whether it has the small third row. Watch for engine, electrical, fuel/propulsion, infotainment, and emissions-campaign records.

Tiguan editorial notes use U.S.-market generation boundaries. Live counts and market movement are generated separately.

Sold listings30 days
6,008sold
Average days for sale30 days
46days+18.0%
Listings by trim
SE4.3K
SE R-LINE BLACK2K
S1.5K
SEL550
SEL R-LINE504
Wolfsburg Edition204

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2024
1,732+1.7%
$25,898+$280
51-1
1,084-18.3%
30,613 mi51 days
2023
2,360+8.4%
$23,950+$82
38+5
1,297-14.2%
38,317 mi59 days
2022
1,831-0.9%
$21,952+$153
51+3
1,206-19.1%
53,901 mi48 days
2021
1,069+3.3%
$18,008-$119
52+3
698-8.9%
72,672 mi47 days
2020
752-2.2%
$16,633+$164
44+4
548-9.3%
79,779 mi47 days
2019
830+4.3%
$15,011+$182
39+8
605-11.8%
86,292 mi42 days
2018
731-1.4%
$13,276+$221
47+8
570-10.4%
95,738 mi42 days

NHTSA safety data

Recalls, owner complaints, and service bulletins reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recalls: 37Complaints: 1,178TSBs: 3,230NHTSA
YearRecallsOwner complaintsTSBs
2024
0
9
134
2023
0
44
355
2022
6
253
571
2021
7
96
601
2020
4
159
545
2019
6
217
579
2018
14
400
445

Volkswagen Tiguan First Generation5N, 2009 to 2017

The 2009-2017 5N Tiguan is the smaller, sportier, 2.0T-based first U.S. generation.

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The 5N Tiguan feels more European and compact than later U.S. Tiguans, with a smaller footprint and a stronger emphasis on turbocharged driving feel.

Inspect engine, electrical, air-bag, powertrain, and service-bulletin history. Age and maintenance records matter more than equipment claims.

Tiguan editorial notes use U.S.-market generation boundaries. Live counts and market movement are generated separately.

Used
1,753for sale
New
5for sale
Inventory trend from Visor market data · new listings use the right axis
Sold listings30 days
1,091sold
Average days for sale30 days
58days+91.2%
Listings by trim
S800
SE446
SEL238
Wolfsburg Edition129
R-Line70
Sport50

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2017
322-20.7%
$10,621-$88
55+20
241-11.1%
94,982 mi43 days
2016
421-11.2%
$9,772+$246
56+13
317+2.9%
104,149 mi40 days
2015
214+1.9%
$8,611-$101
55+14
118+14.6%
108,939 mi60 days
2014
202+4.7%
$8,023-$63
65+13
100-8.3%
116,447 mi73 days
2013
214-0.5%
$7,326+$43
54+14
121+1.7%
117,636 mi60 days
2012
168+3.7%
$7,152+$177
61+13
96+6.7%
117,141 mi57 days
2011
112-1.8%
$6,960-$86
58+6
51-16.4%
116,068 mi56 days
2010
56+5.7%
$6,505+$215
75+13
29-9.4%
111,537 mi60 days
2009
58+9.4%
$6,023-$49
84+17
18-35.7%
124,713 mi203 days

NHTSA safety data

Recalls, owner complaints, and service bulletins reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Recalls: 33Complaints: 1,476TSBs: 2,083NHTSA
YearRecallsOwner complaintsTSBs
2017
7
82
297
2016
2
127
278
2015
4
103
256
2014
3
119
246
2013
3
202
215
2012
3
208
216
2011
4
237
204
2010
3
157
200
2009
4
241
171

Frequently asked questions

Common shopper questions about Volkswagen Tiguan generations, pricing, and reliability.

Which Tiguan generation should family-SUV shoppers start with?
Start with the 2018-2024 long-wheelbase Tiguan if cargo room or the small front-drive third row matters. Start with the 2025-newer North American redesign if two-row packaging, newer screens, and a more premium cabin are priorities.
Is the 2025 Tiguan still a three-row SUV?
No for the North American redesign covered here. The 2025-newer Tiguan is positioned as a two-row model, so shoppers who need the old optional third row should focus on 2018-2024 front-drive listings.
What should I watch on used Tiguan listings?
Use the generation and year rows to screen engine, electrical, fuel/propulsion, infotainment, and emissions-campaign records. Also confirm 4Motion versus front-wheel drive before comparing prices.