Volkswagen Tiguan First generation (5N) - Facelift (2012 - 2017)

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First generation (5N) - Facelift of Volkswagen Tiguan has been in production since 2012 by 2017.
In addition to external changes, the model has undergone changes in technical terms. First generation (5N) - Facelift is longer than the previous generation by 0.2 inches , is lower by 0.7 inches. The weight of the car has decreased by 36 lbs.
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Volkswagen Tiguan First generation (5N) - Facelift dimensions and specs
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Body style | SUV, Crossover |
Engine options | 2.0L TSI, 2.0L I-4, 200 HP, 207 lb/ft |
Transmission | 6-spd w/OD |
Drive type | front-wheel, 4MOTION all wheel |
Length | 174.50 in |
Width | 71.20 in |
Height | 65.6 - 67.1 in |
Wheelbase | 102.50 in |
Curb weight | 3397 - 3591 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 |
Seating capacity | 5 |
Front Headroom | 39.10 in |
Rear Headroom | 39.00 in |
Front shoulder room | 56.20 in |
Rear shoulder room | 55.00 in |
Fuel tank capacity | 16.8 - 16.9 gal |
MPG (City/Highway) | 18 - 22/26 - 27 |
Payload capacity | 1149 - 1352 lb |
Towing capacity | 2200 lbs |
0-60 mph / 0-100 kph | 7.9 - 8.5 sec |
¼ mile time | 16.2 - 16.4 sec |
Volkswagen Tiguan Common Problems generations
Unfortunately, there is no such thing as a perfect car. Each car has its own design flaws and problems that the user has to deal with. During the Volkswagen Tiguan First generation (5N) - Facelift production period from 2012 to 2017 drivers have reported 311 complaints. The most common problems are AIR BAGS, ENGINE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Model Year | Complaints |
2017 Tiguan |
17
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2016 Tiguan |
28
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2015 Tiguan |
25
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2014 Tiguan |
42
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2013 Tiguan |
84
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2012 Tiguan |
115
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Problem Category | Number of Problems |
AIR BAGS takata recall - driver's side air bag stopped working the horn stopped working while i was driving. i found out... |
102
~ 47432 miles |
ENGINE when i got into my 2014 tiguan the check engine light was on. since the car is only 5 months... |
67
~ 51180 miles |
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM on april 15 2014 i was at a gas station waiting to pull into an available pump with the car... |
64
~ 44103 miles |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER takata recall - driver's side air bag stopped working the horn stopped working while i was driving. i found out... |
49
~ 37572 miles |
STEERING i was driving home on interstate car suddenly displays steering wheel malfunction indicator and wheel locks. i was barely able... |
47
~ 47427 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES i drive my new car on the highway to the brakes twice i stepped on the brake but the brake... |
24
~ 25216 miles |
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen tiguan. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 14v441000 (fuel system gasoline)... |
21
~ 37767 miles |
POWER TRAIN there are 2 separate incidents. first incident approx. nov. 26. proceeding up a steep hill when the car suddenly decelerated.... |
14
~ 19335 miles |
BODY > STRUCTURE front driver's outer door handle does not open door. interior handle still works. then if you try to open the |
11
~ 29203 miles |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL while the car is in motion with cruise control active pressing the "set/-" switch is supposed to decrease the vehicle... |
11
~ 27234 miles |
SEAT BELTS after taking car to vw dealer i received these repair estimates: air bag control module needs to be replaced...seat belt... |
10
~ 29700 miles |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL driving in cold weather and slow enough speed the electronic stabilization control light went on indicating esc failure. the steering |
9
~ 34994 miles |
VISIBILITY/WIPER on december 7th 2018 i was driving about 65 mph when i heard an explosion load enough to make my... |
6
~ 13949 miles |
DRIVER CLOCKSPRING/SPIRAL CASSETTE > FRONTAL > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen tiguan. while driving various speeds the air bag indicator illuminated and an "air... |
6
~ 65560 miles |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE vehicle cut out and engine died. sometimes the epc light is illuminated other times it is simply a loss of |
6
~ 18236 miles |
SUSPENSION both front and rear coil springs broke from secure position creating a safety hazard as spring could come in contact... |
5
~ 45500 miles |
SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY > VISIBILITY tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen tiguan. while driving approximately 65 mph the moon roof suddenly exploded and glass... |
5
~ 35800 miles |
EXTERIOR LIGHTING when you switch on the ignition to go. driver side low beam light keeps coming on and off on my |
5
~ 7002 miles |
WHEELS on 5/3/12 @ 12 000 miles i was slowing @ a yield (10mph) and my transfer case fell on my... |
3
~ 26733 miles |
SEATS the passenger seat burnt my butt from the seat heater it took my skin off my buttocks and vehicle was |
2
~ 26000 miles |
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES the locking mechanism for the gas door stopped working properly and the door remains unlocked with the door popped open... |
2
~ 49818 miles |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING while slowly rolling to a stop the brakes locked up and did not engage. i had to apply severe force... |
2
~ 17465 miles |
OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR > AIR BAGS tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. while driving at an unknown speed the passenger side air bag warning... |
1
~ 72000 miles |
FRONT PASSENGER > OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION > SENSOR tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. while driving at an unknown speed the passenger side air bag warning... |
1
~ 72000 miles |
HORN > ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2013 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that the horn failed to operate when depressed. the... |
1
~ 100000 miles |
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN vehicle sporadically unresponsive in traffic while in any forward drive selection of automatic transmission. particularly hazardous while changing lanes in... |
1
~ 24000 miles |
MECHANICAL > EQUIPMENT i have had to have the seatbelt replaced twice in the last month on my new vw tiguan. the female... |
1
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CAMERA SYSTEM > BACK OVER PREVENTION tl* the contact owns a 2014 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that every time the vehicle was engaged into reverse... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
STRUCTURE exterior paint bad discoloration. called manufacturer they told me nothing they can do for me. my vehicle is <2 years |
1
~ 20000 miles |
TIRES my wife was driving. shortly after getting on the interstate her rear driver side tire blew out (the whole rim... |
1
~ 20000 miles |
PARKING BRAKE i am a state trooper who investigated a crash. the vehicle in question was involved in the crash. the vehicle... |
1
~ 5000 miles |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. the contact stated that while driving 30 mph and attempting a right... |
1
~ 100 miles |
DRIVESHAFT > DRIVELINE > POWER TRAIN on 5/3/12 @ 12 000 miles i was slowing @ a yield (10mph) and my transfer case fell on my... |
1
~ 12000 miles |
TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE) > POWER TRAIN on 5/3/12 @ 12 000 miles i was slowing @ a yield (10mph) and my transfer case fell on my... |
1
~ 12000 miles |
How to improve the appearance of your Volkswagen Tiguan and to make it look younger?
Time goes on, and the automobile industry does not stand still. The cars that were trendy just a few years ago no longer make people look at you with such enthusiasm. However, you won't love your car any less because it's getting old. But if you want your Volkswagen Tiguan to stand out from the crowd and still catch the eye, transform its appearance. Put on nice rims - it'll make it more noticeable right away. Install coilovers - lowered cars always look cooler. Add fender flares to the kit and you get a sportier look. Put decals on it and people passing by won't be able to take their eyes off of you.
However, you can not only change the appearance of your car beyond recognition, but also to rejuvenate it. If you want, you can make your car a couple of generations younger. To do this you should buy a body kit - a set of body elements that repeat the outlines of cars of later versions. It won't make the car go faster, but it will be extremely difficult to notice the differences externally.
Body kits
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All-Fit Automotive 2.5 Inch Universal Bu...
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GOOACC 240PCS Bumper Retainer Clips Car ...
- UNIVERSAL FIT KIT - Great Assortment Push Retainer Kit with 12 popular size, fitting for door trim, radiator shield yoke, fender, bumper and splash shield retainers replacement for Ford, GM, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and more.
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Bumper Trunk Quick Release Front Rear Bu...
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CK Formula Carbon Fiber Hood Scoop - Aer...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
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Fender flares
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EZ Flares – The Original Universal Fle...
- ENHANCE & PROTECT YOUR RIDE – The universal fender EZ Flares are a fast, easy, and low-cost way to give your car an aggressive, off-road look! Universal compatibility allows it to be installed on virtually...
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GOOACC Blind Rivet,Fender Flare & Rocker...
- 20 Pieces of Nylon Blind Rivets: Replaces GM: 10184895, 20452072 Ford: N803862-S, Chrysler: 6501559, 6506007-AA
- 20 Pieces of Fender Flare & Rocker Moulding Clip:Replaces Chrysler: 68039280-AA Jeep Wrangler JK & Wrangler Unlimited JK 2007 -
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Mean Mug Auto 23181-6133A 50x Fender Fla...
- Precision-engineered to push firmly into a 10 mm hole and lock into place.
- Ready to fit snuggly into your vehicle with the 14 mm stem length and the 38 mm head diameter.
- Compatible with Chrysler:...
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50PCS Fender Flare Clips, Push Door Trim...
- [High quality material]: Fender Flare Clips are made of high quality Nylon material, which is wear-resistant and corrosion resistant. It is equipped with black foam for better sealing, smaller swing, and is not easy to...
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A-Premium 4 Pcs Black Universal Splash G...
- Upgraded Universal Mud Flaps Splash Guards; Drilling Holes Required
- Compatible Makes: Universal; For All Body Styles: Car, Pickup, SUV, Van, Truck, etc.
- Package Includes: 4 Pcs (1 Set) --- Front and Rear
- Color: Black; Material:...
Rims
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All-Fit Rim Trim Wheel Protection Strips...
- Car Wheel Rim Protection Strips Available In 7 Standout Colors ?
- 25 Feet of OEM Grade Wheel Rim Material That Won't Rip Or Tear
- Package Includes Enough Rim Trim Wheel Protection For Four 24 inch...
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Tallew 4 Pcs Push Through Wheel Center C...
- Quality Material Selection: made of quality stainless steel, the wheel center cap is sturdy and solid, reliable and long lasting, strong enough against breakage, deformation and abrasion, serving you for long
- Notable Size Details: the...
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TOUREN TR60 Full Matte Black Wheel (17 x...
- Touren Employs The Most Advanced Engineering In All Of Our Wheels
- Our Meticulous Standards Deliver The Highest Quality And Performance For Your Vehicle
- Vivid Finishes Create Tasteful Looks With Stylish Appeal; Our Lifetime Warranty Is...
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VARGTR 4 Pcs Tire Valve Stem Caps,Lumino...
- [Material] The valve dust cap is made of high-quality and durable ABS plastic, which is dustproof and waterproof and can be used for a long time.
- [Fluorescent Design] The wheel tire valve absorbs light when...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
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Ouzorp Car Wheel Scratch Fix Rim Touch U...
- If you are parking sideways, your wheels are easily scratched, the kits help you repair scratches and slight dents.
- It has never been easier to repair your wheels quickly! No need to take your wheels...
Coilovers
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Yaruicar Custom Car Floor Mats Automotiv...
- Car Floor Mats fit for Honda, Toyota, Ford, Cadillac, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, Buick, Porsche, Acura, etc. Model,Click the customize button start your order
- All the colors are in stock. The processing will be...
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R9-HS2-033_9 compatible with Volkswagen ...
- Compatible With Volkswagen Tiguan FWD (5N) 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017; **Min. Drop is 2 Inch From Factory Ride Height
- Spring Rate (Front/Rear) : 8 kg/mm (448 lbs/inch)/6 kg/mm (336 lbs/inch);...
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Brake Light Flasher Strobe Brake Light S...
- What you can receive: there are 4 pieces of flash strobe controllers and 4 pieces of double sided adhesive tapes in the package, which can alert the vehicles behind you to stop to avoid rear-end...
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Xotic Tech 2pc Adjustable 6"-9" Front Bu...
- ?2 pieces of front bumper lip splitter rod strut tie bars, universal for cars use.
- ?Package includes fully articulated top and bottom joins which allow them to be installed at any angle.
- ?Made with premium...
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Xotic Tech Front Bumper Lip Chin Spoiler...
- 【Material】Made of updated durable and sturdy ABS, no deformation in long-term use, physically strong firm and durable, anti-collision and scratch-resistant
- 【Special Design】DIY installation, different cool style reveal no matter you install the White spoiler or...
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IKON MOTORSPORTS, Compatible with 66"-71...
- This products are suitable for Most Universal Cars. NOTE: Please check the size picture and measure the width of your car before buying.
- Style: A Style | Material: ABS Plastic | Color: Gloss Black
- Package...
Decals
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24 x 6.6 Inches Giant Car Bumper Sticker...
- What Will You Get: this package contains 2 pieces 24 x 6.6 inches of large size car stickers for easy replacement and sharing, this will be the ideal present option, and if you have a...
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Frienda 6 Pieces Small Flame Decals Stic...
- Adorn your cars: these transfer decals are the fastest and easiest way to customize your car, can add more shine and personality to your vehicles and win more compliments from others
- Easy to use: the...
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Arrow Reflective Stickers for Car, 24PCS...
- 【Safety Warning Stickers】: This car sticker is designed with a diamond-grade, high-brightness reflective prism structure, which can have a good reflective effect even in low light. It is not only a cool decorative item, but...
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7 inch Snow Mountain Tree Stickers for C...
- 【Works for A Long Time】: This forest snow mountain sticker is made of high quality PVC material, not only waterproof and anti-fading, but also not easy to fade very durable. We use a high level...
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SINGARO Funny Car Stickers Exterior Acce...
- Funny stickers: Decorate your beloved car with this funny car sticker.
- Sticker composition: The sticker consists of three parts, the first layer is a transparent transfer film, the second layer is a car sticker, and...
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8 Pcs Wheel Rim Decal Stripes Car Decals...
- Quality Materials: these rim decals are made of reflective PVC material, which is waterproof and windproof, can resist rain erosion and sunlight, not easy to fade, good adhesion, not easy to fall, and can be...

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