2025 Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV, rated at 29 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 5-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for this model year.
- Combined MPG
- 29
- NHTSA safety
- Starting price
- $29,000
- Recalls
- 2
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Full specifications
Identity
SRC · NHTSA vPIC| Make | Volkswagen |
|---|---|
| Model | Tiguan |
| Model year | 2025 |
| Vehicle class | Compact SUV |
Engine & drivetrain
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Displacement | 2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City MPG | 26 |
|---|---|
| Highway MPG | 34 |
| Combined MPG | 29 |
| CO₂ tailpipe | 307 g/mi |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $2150 |
Available configurations
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| Tiguan | 28 MPG combined |
|---|---|
| Tiguan 4motion | 25 MPG combined |
| Tiguan S | 29 MPG combined |
Fuel economy
SRC · EPA FuelEconomy| City | 26 MPG |
|---|---|
| Highway | 34 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
Efficiency vs class average
About 10% below the class average.
- Amount financed
- $26,100
- Total interest
- $4,541
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≈ $1,386/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal
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Cost to own
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Safety ratings & recalls
SRC · NHTSA vPIC- Overall
- Frontal crash
- Side crash
- Rollover
Recalls (2)
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY25V526000 · 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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.
- AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER25V854000 · 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.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the MPG of the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is EPA-rated at 29 MPG combined (26 city / 34 highway).
Is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.
How safe is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan earned a 5-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 4 stars in the frontal crash test.
How much does it cost to fuel the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?
At 12,000 miles per year, the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan costs roughly $1,386 per year to fuel, or about $6,931 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.
What type of vehicle is the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.
Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC