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2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan has light changes a year after its full redesign: an alarm system is standard on the SE, and Digital Cockpit and park distance control are standard on the SEL. A 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto is standard. NHTSA lists five recalls and 192 complaints, led by electrical (56). Used ones run $11,400 to $15,550.
Configurations2
Model/option labels2
Combined efficiency24–25 MPG/MPGe
Electric rangeNot listed
Decision answers4
What changed on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
Car and Driver (opens in a new tab) says the Tiguan received a full redesign last year, so changes are light for 2019. MotorTrend (opens in a new tab) says it continues with minor changes to options and trim levels, with an alarm system now standard on the SE and Volkswagen's Digital Cockpit and park distance control newly standard on the SEL, and a standard six-speaker stereo and 6.5-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Kelley Blue Book (opens in a new tab) notes the redesigned Tiguan's 221 lb-ft of torque from 1,600 rpm and puts used 2019 Tiguans at $11,400 for the 2.0T S up to $15,550 for the 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line at a dealer, against a $25,655 starting MSRP when new.
Recalls and problems owners report
NHTSA lists five recall campaigns for the 2019 Tiguan. 19V241000 covers inaccurate tire information labels on long-wheelbase Tiguans, 18V824000 covers an instrument cluster issue on vehicles without keyless entry, 19V188000 covers rear coil springs that may break, 22V226000 covers incorrect installation instructions for an accessory hatch spoiler, and 22V815000 covers tire pressure monitoring on several Volkswagen and Audi models.
Owners have filed 192 complaints: electrical system with 56, engine with 41, unknown or other with 39, forward collision avoidance and service brakes with 24 each, and power train with 17. ProblemsByVin (opens in a new tab) and CarComplaints (opens in a new tab) break these down, and Consumer Reports (opens in a new tab) lists owner reports including coolant leaks.
2019 Tiguan against the CR-V, RAV4, CX-5 and Forester
EPA rates the 2019 Tiguan at 24 to 25 mpg combined and $2,500 to $2,600 a year in fuel. The Honda CR-V lists 27 to 30 at $2,100 to $2,300, the Toyota RAV4 28 to 40 at $1,550 to $2,250, the Mazda CX-5 24 to 29 at $2,250 to $3,200, and the Subaru Forester 29 at $2,150. The Tiguan trails the CR-V, RAV4 and Forester.
Trim-by-trim specifications
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan: 12 trims compared.
Kelley Blue Book specifications, one row per trim.
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | Horsepower | Torque (lb-ft) | EPA city / hwy / comb | Seats | Basic warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T S | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | FWD | 184 | 221 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 7 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T S 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | AWD | 184 | 221 | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | 5 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SE | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | FWD | 184 | 221 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 7 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | FWD | 184 | 221 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 7 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SEL | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | FWD | 184 | 221 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 7 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line Jet-Black | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | FWD | 184 | 221 | 22 / 29 / 25 mpg | 7 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SE 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | AWD | 184 | 221 | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | 5 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SEL 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | AWD | 184 | 221 | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | 5 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | AWD | 184 | 221 | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | 5 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line 4Motion | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | AWD | 184 | 221 | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | 5 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line Jet-Black 4Motion | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | AWD | 184 | 221 | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | 5 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion | 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Tiptronic & Sport Mode | AWD | 184 | 221 | 21 / 29 / 24 mpg | 5 | 6 yr / 72,000 mi |
| Trim | Curb weight | Length | Height | Wheelbase | Ground clearance | Turning circle | Fuel tank | Front headroom | Front legroom | Towing | Tires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T S | 3,777 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.3 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | P215/65HR17 |
| 2.0T S 4MOTION | 3,858 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.9 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | P215/65HR17 |
| 2.0T SE | 3,777 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.3 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | P215/65HR17 |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line | 3,777 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.3 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | 255/45HR19 |
| 2.0T SEL | 3,777 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.3 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | P235/55HR18 |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line Jet-Black | 3,777 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.3 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | 255/45HR19 |
| 2.0T SE 4MOTION | 3,858 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.9 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | P215/65HR17 |
| 2.0T SEL 4MOTION | 3,858 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.9 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | P235/55HR18 |
| 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION | 3,858 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.9 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | P235/50HR19 |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line 4Motion | 3,858 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.9 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | 255/45HR19 |
| 2.0T SEL R-Line Jet-Black 4Motion | 3,858 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.9 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | 255/45HR19 |
| 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion | 3,858 lb | 185.1 in | 66.3 in | 109.8 in | 7.9 in | 37.7 ft | 15.9 gal | 39.6 in | 40.2 in | 1,500 lb | P255/40HR20 |
Equipment by trim
Which 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan trim has what.
Std is standard, Opt is optional, a dash means Kelley Blue Book lists it as not available.
| Equipment | 2.0T S | 2.0T S 4MOTION | 2.0T SE | 2.0T SEL R-Line | 2.0T SEL | 2.0T SEL R-Line Jet-Black | 2.0T SE 4MOTION | 2.0T SEL 4MOTION | 2.0T SEL Premium 4MOTION | 2.0T SEL R-Line 4Motion | 2.0T SEL R-Line Jet-Black 4Motion | 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety | ||||||||||||
| Adaptive headlights | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | Std |
| Anti-theft alarm | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Blind-spot alert | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child door locks | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Child-seat anchors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Forward collision warning | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hill-descent control | – | Std | – | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Pedestrian detection with automatic braking | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rearview camera | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | – |
| Surround-view camera | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | Std |
| Front and rear parking sensors | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Electronic stability control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Traction control | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Technology | ||||||||||||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Bluetooth | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Hands-free calling | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| IPod interface | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Navigation system | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Premium audio system | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | Std |
| Satellite radio | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Steering-wheel audio controls | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Touchscreen | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Voice recognition | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Comfort | ||||||||||||
| Heated front seats | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Heated steering wheel | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | Std |
| Heated mirrors | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power driver's seat | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Leather seats | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | Std |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Panoramic moonroof | – | – | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cup holders | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Third-row seat | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Folding rear seat | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Exterior and convenience | ||||||||||||
| Alloy wheels | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Privacy glass | – | – | Std | – | Std | – | Std | Std | – | – | – | – |
| Rear spoiler | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Roof rails | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power-folding mirrors | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | Std |
| Power liftgate or trunk | – | – | – | Std | Std | Std | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| 12-volt power outlet | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Power windows | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Remote engine start | Opt | Opt | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Opt | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Push-button start | – | – | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Cruise control | Std | Std | Std | – | – | – | Std | – | – | – | – | – |
| Integrated garage-door opener | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt | Opt |
| Rear-window defroster | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std | Std |
| Rain-sensing wipers | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | Std | – | – | Std |
Complete certification table
2 configuration records.
| EPA ID / label | Engine / technology | Drive / transmission | Fuel | City | Hwy | Combined | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40913Tiguan | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | Front-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 22 | 29 | 25 | N/A |
| 40919Tiguan 4motion | 2L 4-cyl SIDIConventional | All-Wheel DriveAutomatic (S8) | Regular | 21 | 29 | 24 | N/A |
Model-specific answer center
4 answers for this exact family-year.
Q01What changed on the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan versus the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Model year
Against the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan: Model/option labels no longer listed: Tiguan Limited, Tiguan Limited 4motion. Transmissions no longer listed: Automatic (S6). Fuel types no longer listed: Premium. Certification records went from 4 to 2. Midpoint combined efficiency moved from 23.0 to 24.5 MPG/MPGe. Federal recall campaigns on file went from 13 for the 2018 to 5 for the 2019.
Source: FuelEconomy.gov certification records for both model years
Q02How did the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan do in NHTSA's side crash and rollover tests?
Safety record
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan earned 5 stars in the side crash test (5 stars driver side, 5 stars passenger side) and 4 stars for rollover resistance. Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings, read 2026-09-20.
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program
Q03What size wheels does the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
Wheels and tires
The 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan's wheel diameter is 17 inches on the 2.0T S, 2.0T S 4MOTION, 2.0T SE and 2.0T SE 4MOTION up to 20 inches on the 2.0T SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion, across 12 trims. Source: Kelley Blue Book specifications.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
Q04How do the 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan trims differ from one another?
Trims
All 12 trims share the 2.0-liter 4-cylinder (Turbo) making 184 hp. The 2.0T S 4MOTION has AWD instead of FWD and hill-descent control as standard equipment over the 2.0T S. The 2.0T SE has FWD instead of AWD and blind-spot alert, forward collision warning, heated front seats and 9 more as standard equipment over the 2.0T S 4MOTION. The 2.0T SEL R-Line has front and rear parking sensors, a navigation system, a panoramic moonroof and 2 more as standard equipment over the 2.0T SE. The 2.0T SEL has privacy glass as standard equipment over the 2.0T SEL R-Line. The 2.0T SE 4MOTION has AWD instead of FWD and cruise control, hill-descent control and privacy glass as standard equipment over the 2.0T SEL R-Line Jet-Black.
Source: Kelley Blue Book vehicle specifications
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