Trim Report

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL2019

Includes:TIGUAN|SEL
$2,986
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Where to Find Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Location data for all 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan trims combined

35States

If you're near Florida, you're in luck: 10% of listings are there. But with 35 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Volkswagen Tiguan Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan trims

Elevated

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan's elevated safety profile includes 5 recall campaigns and 172 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

5
Recalls
172
Complaints
5
Crashes
1
Fires
Recall Findings
22V8150002022-31-10
TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB, Golf Sportswagen A7, Golf Alltrack, Golf R GP, Audi Q3, Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas, Golf A7, Audi A3, 2020-2021 Atlas Cross Sport, and 2021 Atlas FL vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system may not detect an air pressure loss in adequate time when deflating occurs among all four tires simultaneously. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."

An undetected sudden loss of pressure in all four tires increases the risk of a crash.

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18V8240002018-26-11
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."

If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

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19V1880002019-06-03
SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.

If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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19V2410002019-27-03
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The tire information label contains inaccurate tire dimension and inflation pressure specifications. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."

The incorrect specifications can result in improper tire inflations or to installing a tire of the wrong size on the vehicle. Either of these situations can increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

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22V2260002022-06-04
STRUCTURE:BODY

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has accumulated 172 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with unknown or other leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Unknown Or Other20
02Electrical System19
03Forward Collision Avoidance13
04Engine12
05Service Brakes10
172 total across 1 model years (2019–2019)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan trims

24–25mpg combined
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21-22city
·
29hwy
·
$1,750-$1,800/yr

With 2 configurations tested, the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan ranges from 24 to 25 MPG combined. That's a 1 MPG gap that can add up to hundreds of dollars a year in fuel costs.

By Trim
Tiguan - Automatic (S8)
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city29 hwy~$1,750/yr5/10 Average
Tiguan 4motion - Automatic (S8)
24mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
21 city29 hwy~$1,800/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

SEL Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

How does the SEL compare to other Volkswagen Tiguan trims?

Every Volkswagen Tiguan trim targets a different buyer. The 2019 model page compares all available trims side by side.

What should I know about maintaining the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL?

Maintenance costs for the SEL align with the broader Volkswagen Tiguan ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2019 model year has 5 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is unknown or other. Check the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Tiguan SEL?

Check the price-to-mileage ratio for each Volkswagen Tiguan SEL year. The last year before a generation change is usually the most refined; the first year after is when resale drops fastest. The Volkswagen Tiguan overview compares all years side by side.

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