2019 Volkswagen Tiguan - 4 Years/60,000 Miles Later

[@IamCooper-rk5bn]

In 2019 I was given a 2009 Jetta GLI for my high school graduation present. When I got it, it already had 150K miles on it. When I got rid of it, it had 272K on it. It was a very reliable car. Then my mom bought me a 2023 VW Tiguan SEL R-Line for my college graduation present and couldn’t be happier.

[@BrendonWagner]

That’s awesome! 272k on a mk5 GLI is impressive

[@danantitrump3206]

does she still make your bed and gave you a down paymentfor yoru house - do something for yourself

[@IamCooper-rk5bn]

@@danantitrump3206Our maid makes my bed so…nice try.

[@BrendonWagner]

@@IamCooper-rk5bn LMAO

[@CaptainFriedRice]

30,000 miles a year is craaaaazyyyyyy tf you going 😂😂😂

[@Psk2205]

I have a 2017 2.0L TDi with 150BHp in India. This motor has done 60,000 miles and very reliable. Maintenance is expensive but gives an experience of other premium German vehicles. This is a underrated vehicle here.

[@BrendonWagner]

I've always been interested in hearing owners' experiences from other countries, thanks for your input! I'm glad you enjoy the car

[@lg3053]

This reviewer seems so young, but he does an excellent job with his review and gives really great information.

[@BrendonWagner]

Thank you!

[@jjma]

Also a Tiguan owner. Got mine from Langan in march 2019. I think it’s a great car. Nice to see a fellow Gbury neighbor on KZbin!

[@BrendonWagner]

Awesome!

[@user-rr8hi6nl4f]

What the heck, when you were talking about the cost of maintenance I was expecting the price you stated to be for just 1 year, that’s actually great for 4 years😮 I’ve ordered the compact 2019 Tiguan R-Line 4Motion here in Germany so maintenance costs will definitely be even lower here especially with the 3 year warranty

[@nobatteriesincluded3968]

I have the same suv I’m at 51k and I have to say it’s been more then good to me,as a long time VW customer 14 VWs in I have to say that the proper maintenance and oem replacement parts only has gotten me hundreds of thousands of worry free miles so a lot of the time reliability issues can be prevented/avoided simply by not being cheap good review nonetheless 💯

[@BrendonWagner]

Exactly, thank you!

[@SilverSergeant]

I have a 2019 Tiguan S I bought new....I have 36,000 miles on it...Probably the best car I have ever owned. Still has another year of a bumper-to-bumper warranty. I have replaced the battery (preventative) and wiper blades....and I change the oil within the recommended period.

[@BrendonWagner]

I’m glad to hear you’re liking your Tiguan and taking good care of it!

[@druec2863]

Thanks for the review! I recently bought this car in the SEL version pre-owned. It is my 1st car so I have been watching reviews on KZbin. This is the only video I've seen mention maintenance costs. I actually like the sound of the motor but I'm also fine with the speed and power because it's my first car. I'm excited to enjoy this car because it seems like a lot of people really like it!

[@BrendonWagner]

I’m glad you enjoyed! Congrats on the first car, you definitely got a good one!

[@fredkeogh9035]

Hi Brendon my Tiguan R ‘ 2019 sun roof auto transmission etc, I don’t see any reviews on my 2 ltr Diesel Turbos from here in UK or US , up to now I have no complaints about this car ! Thanks for your review.

[@charlesspillar6934]

I have a 2019 Tiguan SE with 95K miles on it. Under warranty I had a secondary air pump short circuit causing the check engine light to come on. The pump was replaced under warranty. The sunroof also developed a leak (a known issue) and it was corrected under warranty along with the passenger side carpet replaced. I did let the rear brakes pads go too long wthout replacing (my fault) and it ruined the rear calipers at a cost of about $2k. I won't let that happen again. Other than those repairs just routine maintenance. I change the oil and filters myself sooner than the schedule as recommended on the forums. This car has always burned a little oil from new and I typically have to add about 1 to 1.5 quarts between oil changes. I believe that is pretty typical for this engine.

[@BrendonWagner]

I think the secondary air pump had something to do with the CEL we had at 2,000 miles as well, but haven’t had an issue since. Fortunately our sunroof hasn’t leaked (yet, knock on wood), and doesn’t have noticeable oil consumption so hopefully it stays like that. I’m glad to hear you enjoy your car!

[@rev990-p3x]

I have that car in Bosnia he engine is 2.0 TDI 150 HP 4 cylinder inline. Very reliable fast enough and is cheap to maintain plus i get 7,5/100km which is great. In Europe this is a premium car.

[@BrendonWagner]

That’s awesome, I wish we had newer TDIs in the USA

[@bmanz8117]

I own a 2023 SE R Line Black on Black. Really like it. I've been out of SUVs for 12 years. I was considering a KIA Sportage or a Jeep Wrangler. I found a nice RLine SE Black on Black so far so good.

[@kimberlynhughes3658]

I have this car. I really like it. It’s a 2019 Tiguan with the 3rd row seating and Panoramic sunroof. I have 60,000 miles. I had an issue with rodents eating the wires this spring, I got it fixed, it was covered under my insurance. Hopefully it will be as reliable this winter as it has been previously. I have never gotten stuck in the snow. I can stow a lot in it. I did have to get new tires and a new battery and new brakes (I drive fast) and wiper blades. My car hasn’t leaked at all. And it’s very rainy where I live in the spring or fall. It doesn’t accelerate quickly, so it’s not superpowerful, but once you get it up, you can cruise easily at 100mph. I should say I really love this car, not just like it. Mine is green with black interior. Sometimes I wish I’d gotten the orange.

[@BrendonWagner]

I’m glad to hear you like it! They’re very good cars

[@fandangobandhouston7907]

Thank you for this video. I was looking at another make tonight at a dealership and it didn’t work out and the salesman called me on the way home and suggested a 2019 Tiguan at another location. I was hesitant but said I would look at it tomorrow. I have no experience with VW but after seeing this video it has dispelled a lot of my concerns and I am looking forward to test driving it tomorrow. Again, thanks!

[@BrendonWagner]

Best of luck driving it! I’m glad the video helped

[@aftabkhanize]

Brendon, thanks for sharing your experience with Tiguan. Like you said it is a little under powered. The cabin noise level needs to be reduced. The suspensions need to provide a little softer ride. the rear seats should be heated. Windows operation by remote is available but it works for opening and not for closing. They should come with standard front and rear dash cam. The engine hood needs to have two struts instead of one. There should be good light under the engine hood.

[@holgerviel1949]

I own a 2019 SEL Premium 4Motion in Cardinal red. I've had a few issues with the Volkswagen. The latest was the panoramic sunroof shade that came lose on yhe passenger side. Then, I also had the battery changed as well. The rear door on the driver side the outside door handle became stuck. The digital instrument panel created a ticking noise at times which sounded like a mechanical stopwatch. The original tires were dry rotted and i had to get a new set. I went to Costco and ordered the Michelin Crossclimate 2 and this made a HUGE difference in ride quality and performance. I can highly recommend them for the Tiguan. Yes, it's underpowered and could use the GTI 888 engine especially with the increase in torque. The Fender audio sounds really good since it features the subwoofer housed in the spare tire. I installed WeatherTech floor liners throughout and it was a great investment. I further had limo tint installed as well. I live in Texas and our extreme climate makes it almost mandatory. Good job on the 60k review. Mine has current approximately 25k.

[@mcsc730]

Solid review, i appreciated the maintenance costs being included.

[@BrendonWagner]

Thanks! Some of it got cut out because my camera died, but I’m glad you enjoyed the maintenance costs, it’s something important that not a lot of people talk about

[@mcsc730]

@@BrendonWagner definitely and over the course of 60k miles, it’s very cheap to maintain, and just as reliable. I’ve definitely spent more on my Nissans/Toyota.

[@BrendonWagner]

@@mcsc730 I forgot to add around 800 for new tires at around 55k, but even still the total isn't bad, especially for including the haldex service

[@mcsc730]

@@BrendonWagner not bad at all. Thanks again for this review!

[@BrendonWagner]

@@mcsc730 you're welcome!

[@ItsJessie915]

i just got a brand new 2023 Toiguan R line SE and i love it

[@BrendonWagner]

Congrats! It’s a great car

[@boostin20v43]

Own a 2021 R se . 27k. Beat it like a red headed stepchild and just oil changes. Great handling car. Will Get a tune soon (after warranty). Just fog bulbs out and front tires replaced . Love this Dub. Awesome review

[@BrendonWagner]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you enjoyed the review

[@faezamokranenaitmohamed8788]

What kind of tuning? all 2.0T can be tuned (after warranty) ?

[@chrisking8687]

I have the exact same model and year. I had the same secondary valve issue. Mine took a couple of months for them to resolve, but it was all covered under warranty.

[@BrendonWagner]

Interesting that you had the same issue

[@john_dee1431]

Good review and appreciate your perspective because of working at the dealership and comparing it against plenty of examples.

[@BrendonWagner]

Thank you!

[@faezamokranenaitmohamed8788]

Thank you Brendon, I just bought a 2024 SE R-line opal white in MA and I am in love, I hope I will own it for as long as possible. Do you think the start and stop feature is good or should I deactivate? Thanks again

[@BrendonWagner]

Congrats on the purchase! The auto start stop is a bit annoying on these because you have to turn it off every time you start the car, but I believe it’s good to turn it off most of the time because it saves the engine from wear especially on the starter or if the engine is still cold. But if it’s on here and there it’s not the end of the world, I’m sure the engineers who designed the car and parts made sure it would last. But in long stop and go traffic or if the engine temps aren’t warmed up then I would turn it off

[@DrKennyWang]

I have a 2018 Tiguan 4motion. The only issue I have experienced is that the transmission will occassionally flip into emergency mode if I have been doing a lot of hills. I think it's a faulty sensor. Should be an easy fix. I'm still under warranty. I need to take it to the dealer.

[@BrendonWagner]

Interesting, I would definitely check that out before your warranty expires

[@PowersPoch]

Had the same issue with my 2018 Tiguan, took it to the dealership dn it was actually my thermostat housing was leaking coolant. Replaced that and the drive. They also replaced my injector harness. Could be a different fix but sounds similar!

[@scabootie]

Mechatronic failure

[@Mixdplate]

Really appreciate you posting an experienced updated review and hitting relevant topics. I'm currently considering the same year/model from Hertz car sales. My one concern is the slightly high mileages on it, (80, 700k). Realizing it was a rental and may have been subjected to extra wear/tear as well. However, your review makes me feel a little more comfortable in it being a reliable vehicle.

[@axmen9]

Adaptive cruise control is so annoying is there any way to make it a normal cruise control??? I have the same color 2019 Tiguan SEL with 60,000 mi I just bought it certified two weeks ago.

[@BrendonWagner]

I’m not sure, ours is an SE without ACC. if you change the following distance to minimum I’m sure it will be less noticeable though, however, I’m not entirely sure if you can turn it on or off

[@jasmineaoun2816]

I’m looking to buy this but I’m scared if I will end up regretting it. I currently drive a 2019 Mazda 3 hatchback and would like a higher ride. My sister has the 2016 golf and it has been a nightmare for her.

[@BrendonWagner]

If you maintain them right they’ll be good cars, but if you don’t then they can become nightmares. If you want to stick with Mazda, you could get a cx30 or cx5

[@moffatk7948]

Hi nice review. I recently bought a used 2.0 TDI R Line 4 motion Allspace Tiguan. I must say its lovely car so far. Having owned a generation one, this is premium but I must say I miss the manual transmission and start stop, which are no longer available on this model in my country. Eish maintenance cost i am worried it be expensive at the dealers.

[@youngdrug5927]

I plan on buying this car in India. I plan on driving close to 100,000 miles and keep it for 10 or so years. I have used some vw cars like polo vento jetta and octavia vrs in India. Tiguan has a dq381 , 7 speee dsg in india

[@BrendonWagner]

Very cool, best of luck with your purchase!

[@leobell1021]

65000. 4 new tyres and a new battery on my tiguan, not bad.

[@BrendonWagner]

Nice!

[@OliviaCaronna]

You mentioned the audio - I know you said it wasn’t optimal for more basey songs but how was the volume level? I had a Jeep compass that had great volume levels, and also a Kia sportage that had better surround sound but much lower volumes

[@BrendonWagner]

It’s definitely loud enough for most, I’m not sure how it compares to other cars like the Jeep or Kia. Not as loud as new BMWs with the Harman Kardon systems, but for the segment they aren’t awful

[@blais7667]

I live in a hilly area. Do you think the low power will be an issue going up the hill?

[@BrendonWagner]

I also live in a hilly area, there is plenty of torque to get up hills with no issues

[@jimduffin311]

Just got one. Thanks for the review

[@BrendonWagner]

No problem, congrats on the purchase!

[@cyz0r76]

Hey Brendon - came across your channel and own the same two vehicles: 2019 Alltrack S and picked up a recent 2022 Tiguan SE R-Line. The Tiguan is currently with the dealer addressing the same issue you mentioned here: Secondary Air Injection System (Insufficient flow). We’re waiting on the part to replace a cylinder from what I was told. Do you recall how yours was resolved? Anyway - good stuff with your videos on both cars and appreciate the content. BTW - I notice you’re in CT, so do you have a go-to VW specialist you recommend?

[@BrendonWagner]

Thank you for the kind words! Looking back at the service documents, our Tiguan went in twice for a check engine light. At 2,108 miles, it got a new valve and gasket installed (part numbers 0KK131097AA and 06K131120D). It also states new combi valve due to it being stuck open. The second time it went in was a week later (2,422 miles) with a CEL code of P2440, and they replaced the secondary air pump and after that we haven't had any issues at all (except for one of our halogen headlight bulbs going out about a month ago at 65,000 miles, $20 replaced at the dealership). As for where we go, we service our cars at Langan VW in Glastonbury, I don't know of any specialized independent shops though. We've always had great experiences there with customer service and they aren't a "stealership" as some would say.

[@neilr001]

Hi, since you work at VW, are you aware of any service advisories / recalls for the 2019 Tiguan?

[@BrendonWagner]

I’m only working here for the summer, but I’m pretty sure you can go on VW.com and type in your VIN and it’ll tell you if your car has any recalls that need to be done

[@naturallynissy9797]

So random but what area ( like upstate Ny ) or something like that do y’all live. This scenery on your drive is so beautiful. And thank you for this review. We’re buying this since we needed a 3rd row and this is a certified pre owned one we’re buying. ❤

[@BrendonWagner]

Im glad you enjoyed the review! I'm from central CT

[@ofcbob6391]

Seems like back around 2019 or 2021 these came standard with a 6 yr warranty? I bet VW was losing their shirt, as it's down to 4 yr now.

[@BrendonWagner]

2018 and 2019 models had a 6 year 72,000 mile warranty (both of our VWs have it). In 2020 they went back to the original 4 year 50,000 that they had before which is a bit weird but interesting

[@TheMlvswoll]

@@BrendonWagnerthey extended their warranty after the diesel drama. They went back to the 4/50 warranty. Which is still better than a number of manufactures out there.

[@edwingaleana9257]

Does this suv have a taming chain tensioner problem? Just wondering coming from a mk6 gti owner with a gen 2 engine.

[@BrendonWagner]

That was only an issue on the older 2.0s, so the first generation Tiguan. These ones have a new motor closer related to the gen3 ea888 so the timing chain tensioners aren’t an issue anymore, and they’re a lot more reliable

[@edwingaleana9257]

@@BrendonWagner happy to see you replied. And thanks I was curious on the gen 3 engine, how’s the carbon build up?

[@alphainfinitum3445]

Why in the world will they use oil to provide tension in this $70 part that can fail and take down the entire engine. Common sense will dictate that if you want tension, you use a spring. So they should have just spring loaded the timing chain/belt tensioner, and it would have been 100% reliable from the 1st generation. Crony capitalism.

[@JeffSinon]

I just stumbled across this video and I’m glad to hear you’ve had good luck. I just inherited a 2019 SE 4Motion from my mom(who passed in January). Overall the car has been wonderful, with one nagging exception. I continue to get a “check the left daytime running light” error message, however they work just fine. Upon going through my mom’s meticulously kept maintenance records, I’ve found that the car has been to the dealer at least 3 times(Langan in Glastonbury) for the same problem. The first time at around 15K(currently has 22K on it). They’ve supposedly checked the left headlight module, which is supposedly fine each time), yet the problem persists. One thing I’ve noticed is that the error message almost always comes on when it’s dark and the headlights are on, rarely during the daytime(headlamp switch in Auto position). Since you mention working at a VW dealership, I wonder if you’ve ever heard of or come across this issue and what the actual fix might be?

[@gabmax1013]

60k miles? That’s basically new still barely broken in

[@BrendonWagner]

People in the US have a bad image of VW, wanted to share that it’s not true. Just rolled over 75k miles today and no issues!

[@alinmatti786]

How much oil does it burn?

[@BrendonWagner]

None at all

[@GtzChris]

Can you tell me anything about the 2018 comfortline 4motion? Looking to buy one with 65K on it. Was told by the dealer the previous owners took veey good care of it. Please and thank you

[@BrendonWagner]

Are you in canada or Europe?

[@GtzChris]

@@BrendonWagner I'm in canada

[@BrendonWagner]

@@GtzChris should be good then! I would say 2018/2019 are the most reliable years, and 65,000 KM isn't bad at all! If it was maintained right then you should be good for a while

[@blais7667]

What's wrong with Europe models?

[@KevinSmythPhotography]

Excellent video! Thank you.

[@BrendonWagner]

Thanks!

[@pg-jq3jc]

transmission problem at 146k kilometers 2019 allspace

[@BrendonWagner]

DSG? The US Tiguans have a Asin 8 speed automatic

[@pg-jq3jc]

@@BrendonWagner yes dsg, whars asin 8?

[@BrendonWagner]

@@pg-jq3jc the US Tiguans have a traditional torque converter 8 speed automatic, if I remember correctly, it's the same one that Toyota uses in the Camry as well

[@adamsolton]

I'm thinking about a used Tiguan SE 4Motion, so I can avoid the panoramic roof, and putting some bigger tires on for hitting local trails. You mention the power, and while I think it would be fine for me, have you thought about chipping it? VW turbo motors seem to do really well with a chip, at least the Audi's I've had love it. My '11 Golf TDI I've left stock, but depending on how the Tiguan feels, that's something I was thinking about. A basic chip can usually put a nice bump in the HP/torque without really effecting anything else.

[@BrendonWagner]

It’s mostly my moms car, and she’s fine with the power, so I haven’t thought about tuning it yet. I also don’t want to void the warranty, but I might end up tuning it in the future. I’ve seen these tiguans do well off-road, it would be a great car to throw some all terrains on and take off-road. Best of luck in your purchase, if you have any questions lmk!

[@adamsolton]

@@BrendonWagner That makes sense, especially not voiding the warranty. I've only chipped out of warranty cars. For the Tiguan, it's obviously not meant to be a fast car, but having enough power when loaded with stuff would be nice. Yeah, that's what I was thinking, some smaller rims with bigger side wall all-terrains, nothing crazy, just want to hit some local trails and forest roads here in Washington, and in Oregon. Thanks!

[@BrendonWagner]

@@adamsolton Exactly! No problem, I threw all-terrains on my Alltrack and had a blast with it on trails, it's definitely the way to go. I wish we had more trails in Connecticut, the PNW seems awesome for that.

[@adamsolton]

@@BrendonWagner Your Alltrack is what brought me to your channel. I dig those too, would love a 6 speed, but all I find have the panoramic roof, and the first one I saw had a bad leak and smelled like mildew. I'm a VW guy through and through, but just don't want to deal with that, I don't even care about regular size sunroofs haha Yeah, there's a bunch up here to explore!

[@BrendonWagner]

@@adamsolton I love sunroofs, but after hearing horror stories from alltrack owners, I'm starting to be happy about the fact that mine didn't come with one

[@simonwalton1218]

You should look where you’re going

[@fabriceduchenne7237]

🤓 Thank You So Much by Mister Fab. of France 🇫🇷 LOVE VW 🇩🇪

[@alphainfinitum3445]

Comment vas Emanuelle Elizabeth Macron. In other words I am asking how Emanuelle Elizabeth Macron is doing with all the embarrassments he is earning on the world stage. He has an exceptionally long nose and pointed ears like an elf. No doubt he married that man Jean-Michel.

[@brymoTube]

2017 tiguan issues so far Bad water pump Pcv valve Dsg mechatronics failure. All under 140km

[@Cristian121212100]

2017 is a different model, yes, that one was a bit rough.

[@brymoTube]

@@Cristian121212100 no its the same. First model with the nee design

[@martinmckay2889]

Nothing but issues with this car from rear brakes wearing out, to transmission issues to acceleration issues, to alternator being replaced, to AC not being cold, to battery wearing out in 2 years, to sensors going off when there’s no cars ahead or behind to…well you get the idea. The VW dealership maintenance dept is booked weeks in advance. I hate this fucking car and would never buy another VW ever again. I have this EXACT same model. Color and all 😂😂

[@BrendonWagner]

I'm sorry to hear that, you must have gotten a very unlucky example. Hopefully you can get into something less problematic soon!

[@martinmckay2889]

@@BrendonWagner thank you. I’m stuck for a while. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@MarketingCoachKen]

Are you a repeat VW buyer or what made you decide to buy a VW? German cars are known to be high maintenance vehicles.

[@BrendonWagner]

@@MarketingCoachKen in our opinion they drove nicer, were more comfortable, and much better value than its competitors. My family had a few Toyotas before switching to VW and we haven't regretted it one bit. Yes, the maintenance is a bit more expensive, but it's worth it to us.

[@martinmckay2889]

@@MarketingCoachKen high maintenance while still under warranty? We decided to but it based on the price, safety features and driveability.