VW Tiguan 3 years of ownership!

[@thebigskyguy]

I have a 2021 cardinal red. So far no issues. Hope it continues. I like the vehicle.

[@douglashouck6556]

Thanks for the review. You're the first reviewer I've watched who has used ECO mode and it seems that it is worth using for relaxed trips to get those higher mpg values. A few bits of information. The SEL version (2023 on?) has both a foot kick function to open and close the rear hatch, 3 memory buttons for the power front seat, and the towing capacity is 1500 lbs. The newer models also have wireless (and USB) connection Auto Play to allow for either Apple or Android Auto. Getting Text messages is a function of the cellphone not the car's Infotainment system. Check your cellphone/Auto Play app settings to allow for Text messaging and it should work including reading you your text messages, etc. Thanks. It's a beautiful car. Love the red exterior pain job.

[@thehonestmechanic]

Thanks for all the added info! Very helpful

[@willbrink]

I had a 2018, 2020, and now the 2023 Tiguan, and find they got better with each gen. A tad poky is my only complaint (although felt improved between gens I owned), does get great gas mileage, so a trade off there. I think they need to offer a Tiguan R with more HP.

[@thehonestmechanic]

Tiguan type R with another 50-60 HP would be nice for sure!!!

[@AdrianFeliciano-vw1cp]

Tiguan R is available in Europe.

[@JustinGlab]

2018,2020, 2023 all fall into the second generation. Or am I missing something?

[@vr6cmkh668]

We got one a 2018 SE 4Motion 86,000 miles. Works well no issues , just followed the standard or recommended maintenance schedule from the book. 4 motion system works quite well in the rain and snow with decent tires.

[@caseyberrier9841]

2019 SE with 175,000 miles and no issues!

[@ofcbob6391]

wow, love to hear this, as I'm almost about to buy a used 2022 SE. Have you done anything since you've had it as for cleaning up the carbon build-up on the back of the intake valves?

[@rainforest1360]

The best daily suv. I have 2017, same colour, disel engine,2.0 chip tuning to 200 hp. Fuel consumption 4.99l/100 km. Always driving in eco mode. 91.000km, more that happy with our "red girl"❤

[@inneneinbrecher6610]

Everything a person needs.👍👍👍

[@LarryC748]

I have been an user of Tiguan since 2011. I agree with all the good things you mentioned. I believe the foot kick feature is available as an addon option. I had it in my 2018 Tiguan (Highline with addon safety options). I now having a 2021 United Version (probably available in Canada only). I missed the power folding side mirrors in my old one. Just keep up the maintenance and use Top-tier gas.

[@AndyJano-us8xf]

How about the 2012 model.im thinking to ship one from sbt

[@thehonestmechanic]

@AndyJano-us8xf Sorry, I'm not familiar with that year

[@kg9799]

below 7L/100km is great, thanks for sharing! great video!

[@vaughandurful]

I still have a 2018 Tig Comfortline with 3rd row seating (never used) with only 52K on the odometer (32,000 miles). No issues (knock on wood) other than the sat radio antenna has failed. The workaround on that is to use the Sirius app and use bluetooth audio. One thing I'm still impressed with, and perhaps it's due to using only Liqui Moly for twice a year oil changes, is that at 130km/h, the fuel consumption is only 7l per 100k. Wow. Which reminds me....I have a 2nd Haldex service coming up.

[@therealCodyCapps]

My 21’ the oil air separator went out. In that configuration is a vent valve. All that excess pressure had no where to bleed off to so all that pressure went right back into the crankcase. I’m still not sure what entirely caused it but it happened roughly after a tank or two while running a fuel treatment system. Be weary man! These engines are incredible and practically clean themselves. Just keep good oil in it and keep up with your maintenance. I’ve roughly 73k miles or 117km. Only thing I do recommend is the liqui moly engine flush that you put in the oil. Once again I want to reiterate how picky these engines are.

[@eyeback]

how did you figure out it was defective ?

[@katerinapascht6075]

Did you get it new or used?

[@ofcbob6391]

I worry about carbon buildup on the back of the valves, was your fuel treatment for those....or just to clean the injectors? And you're saying don't do those, even Seafoam?

[@alphainfinitum3445]

This vehicle is amazing on fuel economy. If you keep it at 65mph you will settle right around 34mpg on average. Just keep an eye on timing chain tensioner inspection since as much as we like this car, it still has an interference engine, and timing is crucial with those engines.

[@TheYellowSnoman]

Who drives at 65 mph? What's mpg at 80mph?

[@DougSims]

@@TheYellowSnoman 30mpg if you can keep it constant. At least from the computer. I don't get that high when checking at the pump.

[@larrybrown105]

I’m in the market for car your a good person for this video thanks for information

[@christinamartinez8132]

Got into a bad car wreck almost three weeks ago and this 1990's GMC Savanna van ran a red light totaling my Passport. I just bought this 2020 VW Tiguan SEL today, with 40,100 miles and I pray this lasts me for awhile. The dealerships were ridiculous on pricing whether new or used so I bought mine at Volkswagen.

[@thehonestmechanic]

I hope you are ok! Car accidents are never good. We like our VW, hope you do too!

[@IanForsythWestCoast]

I have a 2022 Tiguan Trendline, but my two prior cars were a 2022 Comfortline Taos and a 2018 Comfortline Golf, both had wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Those two could receive texts, Suri can read them out to you, which is weird but kinda cool. My 2022 Trendline I think probably has the same 7” screen with wired Apple CarPlay, but the Bluetooth should work for your phone, which you mentioned, but your phone’s tunes should be able to be Bluetoothed.

[@HenryCalderonJr]

In the infotainment you can set 3 drivers for custom settings, seat, air and driving mode too and music

[@thehonestmechanic]

Thanks for the info!

[@katerinapascht6075]

Thanks for the review. Currently decided between a 2024 forester or Tiguan…

[@thehonestmechanic]

Both are very nice vehicles. I chose the Tiguan because I don't like the CVT transmission in the Forester. My personal opinion...

[@katerinapascht6075]

Thanks for the reply. Thought it was funny that you were switching from a forester to a tiguan…. I’m curious if all the negative stuff I see on the internet about Tiguans comes from owners who bought used. Also saw this statistic that only 25% of American keep up with suggested maintenance- for this reason I don’t think I could ever trust a used car

[@thehonestmechanic]

@@katerinapascht6075 Preventative maintenance is important. That statistic is frightening 🫣!

[@MisterTee]

The infotainment system has Apple car play and Android auto so you can get texts and maps via that connection. Torque is 221 ft/lbs or 300 nm

[@thehonestmechanic]

I've used the Android auto and yes it works great. Thanks!

[@JamesArguello-m3p]

I have 2019 Tiguan SE 3 road and 195K its a great SUV

[@ofcbob6391]

love to hear this, as I'm almost about to buy a used 2022 SE. Have you done anything since you've had it as for cleaning up the carbon build-up on the back of the intake valves?

[@uthamanj]

I own a 2020 Tiguan Sel Premium R-line (it has the foot feature for the back) and a 2014 Jetta. After 2 years with the Tiguan, so far so good 👍 I really wish VW would bring the Toureg back to North America ☹️

[@joeybaiardo4477]

I have a 2019 R-line, and if my android is connected via Bluetooth, it reads my texts, but that is a setting in the phone, I've got it set to read messages aloud when connected to Bluetooth. It also reads them when olugged in and there it gives me the chance to reply. Cheers!

[@thehonestmechanic]

Thanks! I'll check my phone settings!

[@bertv.]

Nice video man.

[@markeike]

I have a 2016 Golf Sportwagen, and I installed a wireless phone adapter for CarPlay. Works the same as if you plug it in. Texts pop up and you can respond via voice.

[@garyduensing3495]

We just bought a used Tig with 68k hoping to get another 100k out of it. Handles and drives very nice. Very roomy for the size. We turn off the auto start. It’s annoying!!! Not a fan of interference engines but I guess maintenance is key. Nothing is perfect

[@HenryCalderonJr]

Actually towing is only 1500 but if you don’t run it hard it can go a little over surprising you don’t have issues due to excess weight

[@tommystleeful]

Do you have a problem stoping on the hill and restarting ? I find my car having a hard time climbing after I come to a full stop 🤔… it slip back a bit and I really need to step in the gas

[@thehonestmechanic]

No I have not had any issues but I don't stop on hills. Our roads are relatively flat in my area. I will however say this, so.e newer vehicles have a "hill hold" feature which applies the park brake if it senses roll back. Normally it release once the accelerator pedal is depressed. Hope this helps

[@raulcorrea9923]

My 2020 does the same thing the engine rpms take time to shift the transmission into gear when you are stoped on a hill and then after stopping,giving it gas , I think it's normal for that car for some strange reason.

[@raulcorrea9923]

My 2020 does the same thing the engine rpms take time to shift the transmission into gear when you are stoped on a hill and then after stopping,giving it gas , I think it's normal for that car for some strange reason.

[@goodtymzprogramming5400]

Thanks great video

[@cutdcrap3733]

My 2022 SE Tiguan with 34k miles still gets me 32-34 MPG on highway. In City I am around 25-28 MPG.

[@dralje081]

Hello there. Are you telling me that you can not play music via Bluetooth? If you can - does it show song name played with Spotify/KZbin etc..?

[@thehonestmechanic]

Bluetooth music with Spotify no issues. I have not yet figured out how to get text messages on the screen

[@dralje081]

@thehonestmechanic thanks

[@thomastran]

How is it mechanically? Any problems? And cost of ownership? Great video thanks

[@thehonestmechanic]

No issues mechanically so far! Other than the regular scheduled maintenance, add gas and drive.

[@ofcbob6391]

The warranty is just 4 yrs/50K miles here in the US? Most all cars offer 5 yrs/60K miles on the powertrain, the very costly fixes. Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi offer 10 yrs/100K on powertrain. I know just a few years ago VW had 6 yrs bumper to bumper. I bet they were losing lots of money on honoring THAT warranty. I'm thinking of getting a 2024 Tiguan in the base "S" trim. It has everything I need. I'll get rid of it before the 4 yrs is up.

[@thomastran]

In aus VW has 5 year unlimited kms, Im just worried about what happens after warranty. I have a 2021 allspace (longer wheelbase) with the 2.0L TSI tuned to 162KW with 75k kms and no problems yet. @@ofcbob6391

[@thehonestmechanic]

It's been a great daily driver. I'm not too concerned about the warranty at this point.

[@maxs.455]

@@thehonestmechanicwould adding premium gas help with maintenance ? Or regular gas just fine ?

[@mahmoudm9107]

I want ot buy my first private car; it will last for number years like 12-15 years without change. I am thinking of used tiguan 2018 elegance line or Haval H6 petrol 2025 for the price range i am looking for. what do you think please

[@thehonestmechanic]

We love our Tiguan and it's still going strong. Unfortunately, I'm not familiar with Haval so I cannot comment on it. I'm glad you are doing some research! I think it's important

[@mahmoudm9107]

@@thehonestmechanic Thanks alot, would you mind if I ask you for assistance at that in the research and check from your side if you have any contacts or can do any thing as expertise for sure more than me. especially, some saying 2025 Chinese car would be better, especially in case of big mechanical problem, the tiguan would cost much higher. if you can ask for me about the haval h6 gas, i would appreciate it

[@thehonestmechanic]

@mahmoudm9107 I can look into the Haval if you like but we don't have those in Canada. I appreciate your trust in me however I don't think I would be much help with the Haval

[@feline44energy37]

My Lexus Hybrid ended up catching fire and my father is giving me his used 2021 Tiguan SE with 50k miles since he is purchasing another car. Any tips?

[@thehonestmechanic]

Sorry to hear about your car... we've had great service with ours. After research, I found that early oul changes with high quality oil can avoid costly problems.

[@faautobahna9416]

Watched your first video on this just the other day and good to see after 3 yrs take. In the US the torque is 221 lb/ft. Wonder if you misspoke or it's less in Canada. I am considering the 2023 SE in US and also Mazda CX5, which has much nicer interior and reliability record. CX5 is smaller though. Let's see. Are you replacing Tiguan / what are your plans?

[@thehonestmechanic]

I'll have to double check the engine specs. Our plan is to keep it. We enjoy it and it's almost paid 👍

[@tsam525]

What did you end up getting? We’re comparing between CX5 and Tiguan. Our main issue is the CX 5 is small; our kids are tall😂

[@faautobahna9416]

@@tsam525 We got 2023 CX9 Signature Mazda CPO 15600 miles in March this year. Very happy with it. Having driven my brother's Audi Q5 I can tell you the interior quality is the same, if not at a higher level. Bigger too. For us, it is perfect and that Mazda CPO warranty is 100,000 miles in the U.S.

[@faautobahna9416]

Incidentally when our VW CC had its engine block replaced (German reliability!) we had two Tiguans as loaner cars on two occasions. As much as I remain a fan of VW family, Tiguan is bigger than CX5 but interior quality is inferior. I remember the Tiguan back seat passenger windows are so thin as if sourced from a dollar store.

[@paulrakis]

Do you think it's as Reliable as a Japanese car ? Yeah I drove one I'm Crete. Actually very impressed with thr ride quality. U can find used ones for 20K but I know VWs don't hold there value.

[@thehonestmechanic]

Every manufacturer has it's own set of issues. Take the CRV for example, it floods the crankcase with gasoline between oil changes. That does not inspire confidence to me. I think if you follow the maintenance schedule and have a good dealership, every vehicle can last a long time

[@paulrakis]

@thehonestmechanic wow really that's crazy. I'm actually thinking bout the 2022 RDX that has Hondas 2.0T. Have you heard anything bad about that engine ? Thanks. Volkswagen has come a long way.I really like the ride quality.When I was in Greece.I rented one. Great handling. Suspension wise german's know what they're doing

[@thehonestmechanic]

Have not heard anything about that engine. I recommend doing some research. Sometimes, it can shed some light

[@paulrakis]

@thehonestmechanic Thanks brother. Will do 👍

[@agentleman7469]

You've sold me!

[@JamesPeterson-t7f]

For those with 2019 model, have you had transmission fluid change at 80k miles? I'm at 82k and the fluid service is apparently quite pricey.

[@thehonestmechanic]

I'm also curious 🤔

[@denniswilson4889]

Our 2020 Tig gets texts and reads them. I don't know how that was setup, just always was.

[@thehonestmechanic]

I haven't looked into it too much however, if I plug in my phone, it does that too.

[@Prashantk210]

My injector failed , ac compressor failed in 2017 Tdi

[@thehonestmechanic]

I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully everything else is good

[@af7863]

I own a Tiguan MK2 since 2016, 1.4 TSI 110 kW, Comfortline. Just changed the timing belt at 130,000 km. Petty annoying problems that I got. (1) EPC switch ON for no reason when I am idling in a traffic jam (15 times - need to switch off engine and restart). (2) Fuel cover not working well (need remote to open it - Actuator issue). (3) All 4 bass speakers broken (bought on the internet to replace). Infotainment system crashes at start (20 times - need to switch off and restart engine). Leakage in Air Cond system (Valve for refrigerant changed). The positives. (1) Fast DSG gearbox (Much much better than CVT). (2) Powerful engine with great torque and very stable on the road. Maintenance and running costs. (1) Changed gearbox oil twice - very expensive. (2) Timing belt replacement costs very high (3) Expensive brake pads. Not fuel efficient when you go faster than 80 km/hr (10 -12 km/lt) Future. I shall replace it with an EV - Much faster response and acceleration.

[@thehonestmechanic]

Sounds like you picked up a lemon 🍋. I'm very sorry to hear about the issues. It sounds like I may have been lucky but I very much enjoy our Tiguan!

[@thehonestmechanic]

Just a thought, have you replaced the battery or had it tested? Modern vehicles are fussy with battery voltage and type!

[@johnboucher8226]

8:43 its got a German moustache

[@thehonestmechanic]

Lol

[@frankdekinder3329]

Apple CarPlay 😊

[@mazharkhan4700]

Milage of vehicle

[@thehonestmechanic]

40,000 kms

[@garyduensing3495]

Girlfriend bought one, she never gets less than 24 most of the time 30

[@R3nchi]

Having a physical key to turning it on is just sad