2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan — NHTSA overall rating 5/5.
Trim: SE
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan typically asks about $24,600 versus a $30,700 starting MSRP when new — roughly 80% retained. The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Air Bags) and 41 owner complaints. Versus 2024, watch city mpg (24 mpg → 26 mpg) when deciding if the newer year is worth the price jump.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$24,600
80% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$30,700
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
41
Top: Unknown Or Other
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
5/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2025 Tiguan?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 41 owner complaints for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Air Bags
2025-12-10
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Campaign 25V854000
Steering
2025-08-13
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Campaign 25V526000
Owner complaints
41 complaints · 1 crash-related. Top components:
- Unknown Or Other9
- Electrical System7
- Forward Collision Avoidance6
- Air Bags5
- Power Train3
- Seats2
- Steering2
- Structure2
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line Is A Pivotal Family SUV With Luxury Audi Vibes
Video by Redline Reviews · Watch on YouTube
Photos
Is 2025 worth more than 2024?
Maybe — the clearest delta we track is city mpg (24 mpg → 26 mpg). Weigh that against the used-price jump before you pay for 2025.
- City MPG
- 24 mpg↑26 mpg
- Highway MPG
- 31 mpg↑34 mpg
- Length
- 185.8 in→188.6 in
- Width
- 72.0 in→72.8 in
- Height
- 66.5 in→65.7 in
- Curb weight
- 3855.9 lb→3708.2 lb
- Overall safety
- 4 / 5↑5 / 5
How much does a used 2025 Tiguan cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $24,600 in typical used asking against a $30,700 starting MSRP — roughly 80% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $30,700
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $24,600
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 80% of MSRP
~$6,100 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2025 Tiguan?
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan sits 1 model year behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Volkswagen Tiguan is a sport utility vehicle produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen since 2007, sitting between the smaller T-Roc and the larger Touareg in the company's crossover SUV range. The first generation was based on the PQ46 platform, while the second generation, released in 2016, utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform. It is generally considered to be a medium-sized SUV in Europe, while in North America it is considered to be a compact crossover SUV. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2025 configuration (2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD) include an overall score of 5/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2025 model year, published dimensions include overall length 188.6 in, width 72.8 in, height 65.7 in, and wheelbase 109.8 in, with curb weight around 3708.2 lb. Rated configurations include: 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD; 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 5/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 109.8 in
- Curb weight about 3708.2 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2025 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 201 hp, 26 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
201 hp
Combined MPG
26 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2025 selected trim (26 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,615
5-year energy
$8,077
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 26 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD / AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 188.6 in
- Width
- 72.8 in
- Height
- 65.7 in
- Wheelbase
- 109.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3708.2 lb
- Seating
- 7
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 26
- Highway MPG
- 34
- Combined MPG
- 26
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 5 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SE | SEL R-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Combined MPG | 26 | — |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2.0L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 7 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | — | — | 26 | FWD / AWD | |
| 201 | — | — | — | AWD |