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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
July 21, 2026
Generations
3 · 2009 to present
Active listings
36,382
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 present26,845$36,40073002
Second GenerationAD/BW2018 to 20248,474$21,55247371,1783,230
First Generation5N2009 to 20171,063$9,18070331,4762,083

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
1,841for sale
New
25,984for sale
Inventory trend from Visor market data · new listings use the right axis
Sold listings30 days
7,400sold
Average days for sale30 days
73days-3.8%
Listings by trim
SE10.4K
SE R-LINE BLACK10K
S3.9K
SEL R-LINE TURBO2.5K
SEL R-LINE104

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2026
25,712+6.4%
$36,579-$746
72+3
6,996+34.1%
1,116 mi124 days
2025
1,133-0.5%
$32,317-$168
99+6
404-7.5%
7,226 mi89 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
4,909sold
Average days for sale30 days
47days+1.6%
Listings by trim
SE3.8K
SE R-LINE BLACK2K
S1.3K
SEL R-LINE519
SEL428
Wolfsburg Edition203

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2024
1,852+22.1%
$26,060+$98
49+1
811+16.9%
31,500 mi78 days
2023
2,273+10.3%
$23,867-$109
41+4
1,191+36.4%
38,780 mi61 days
2022
1,640+5.3%
$21,639-$79
49+4
952+10.8%
54,631 mi59 days
2021
895-4.0%
$18,179-$2
53+1
607+22.9%
72,132 mi52 days
2020
583-8.2%
$16,696+$432
47+3
417+8.6%
77,462 mi43 days
2019
718-1.0%
$15,272+$302
42+4
498+8.5%
85,461 mi50 days
2018
513-16.6%
$13,590+$298
50+1
433+11.9%
95,375 mi43 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
1,158for sale
New
8for sale
Inventory trend from Visor market data · new listings use the right axis
Sold listings30 days
742sold
Average days for sale30 days
70days+38.1%
Listings by trim
S472
SE288
SEL117
Wolfsburg Edition89
R-Line53
Sport31

Model year breakdown

Year
Active
Avg price
Avg days listed
Sold
Avg milesMarket days supply
2017
218-19.0%
$11,087+$332
55-4
145-18.5%
92,677 mi42 days
2016
267-30.6%
$10,358+$619
64+7
206-8.0%
100,153 mi43 days
2015
131-34.8%
$8,624+$102
71+12
94+11.9%
109,673 mi48 days
2014
136-24.4%
$8,368+$354
82+12
84+5.0%
113,597 mi66 days
2013
114-44.7%
$7,791+$460
66+8
87
117,016 mi55 days
2012
84-46.1%
$7,444+$210
80+11
58-19.4%
112,077 mi53 days
2011
58-49.1%
$7,206+$397
70+8
42-10.6%
116,215 mi45 days
2010
33-32.6%
$6,420+$60
110+28
13-35.0%
112,026 mi116 days
2009
22-55.1%
$6,056-$85
135+40
13-31.6%
133,285 mi44 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.