2024 Volkswagen Tiguan
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan — NHTSA overall rating 4/5.
Trim: SE
Unverified trim photo — may not match this trim exactly
Other years
2024 Volkswagen Tiguan snapshot
As of 2026-07
A used 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan typically asks about $20,900 versus a $29,900 starting MSRP when new — roughly 70% retained. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns in our catalog (including Back Over Prevention) and 56 owner complaints.
- Est. used asking
Est. used asking
$20,900
70% of MSRP
- Original MSRP
Original MSRP
$29,900
Base-trim starting price
- NHTSA recalls
NHTSA recalls
2
Campaigns in last refresh
- Owner complaints
Owner complaints
56
Top: Electrical System
- NHTSA overall
NHTSA overall
4/5
Crash-test overall
Methodology: Used asking is a labeled retention estimate from curated MSRP + vehicle age (not an appraisal). Recalls/complaints from NHTSA offline enrich.
Are there recalls or complaint patterns on the 2024 Tiguan?
Yes — 2 recall campaigns and 56 owner complaints for the 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan. Scan the list before you write a check.
Recalls
Back Over Prevention
2026-05-20
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2024 Tiguan vehicles previously repaired under recall 25V082. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Campaign 26V321000
Back Over Prevention
2025-02-12
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the…
Campaign 25V082000
Owner complaints
56 complaints · 2 crash-related · 4 fire-related. Top components:
- Electrical System15
- Unknown Or Other11
- Engine7
- Lane Departure4
- Power Train4
- Visibility/Wiper3
- Back Over Prevention2
- Engine and Engine Cooling2
Counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defect rates. Source: NHTSA complaints.
Video
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2024 Volkswagen Tiguan review // A compact SUV that handles well.
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How much does a used 2024 Tiguan cost vs original MSRP?
Expect about $20,900 in typical used asking against a $29,900 starting MSRP — roughly 70% retained on our labeled retention estimate. Use that gap to decide whether a newer year is worth the jump.
- Original MSRP
- $29,900
- Published starting (base-trim) MSRP when new.
- Est. used asking
- $20,900
- Estimated typical used asking from a mass-market retention curve — not a live appraisal or guaranteed sale price. As of 2026-07.
Retains about 70% of MSRP
~$9,000 below MSRP
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What should a used buyer know about the 2024 Tiguan?
The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan sits 2 model years behind the newest 2026 — use the snapshot above for price and recall context before reading the full overview. The 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan continues this nameplate in the motomediax catalog. The Volkswagen Tiguan is a sport utility vehicle produced by German manufacturer Volkswagen since 2007, sitting between the smaller T-Roc and the larger Touareg in the company's crossover SUV range. The first generation was based on the PQ46 platform, while the second generation, released in 2016, utilizes the Volkswagen Group MQB A2 platform. It is generally considered to be a medium-sized SUV in Europe, while in North America it is considered to be a compact crossover SUV. NHTSA safety ratings for a representative 2024 configuration (2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD) include an overall score of 4/5, front crash 4/5, side crash 5/5, and rollover 4/5. For the 2024 model year, published dimensions include overall length 185.8 in, width 72.0 in, height 66.5 in, and wheelbase 109.8 in, with curb weight around 3855.9 lb. Rated configurations include: 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD; 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD.
- 2 NHTSA recalls
- NHTSA overall safety 4/5
- Front crash 4/5
- Side crash 5/5
- Rollover 4/5
- 2 NHTSA-rated configurations
- Wheelbase 109.8 in
- Curb weight about 3855.9 lb
Overview adapted from Wikipedia.
What are the published exterior dimensions?
How long, tall, and wheelbase-spaced this year is on paper, as a blueprint outline.
Schematic diagram, not to exact styling — based on published dimensions
Trim
How does the 2024 stack up on paper?
At a glance: 201 hp, 26 mpg combined. Dig into mechanicals and efficiency below.
Horsepower
201 hp
Combined MPG
26 mpg
What will fuel or charging roughly cost?
Adjust your miles and local energy price for the 2024 selected trim (26 mpg combined). Energy only — not insurance, tires, or a VIN appraisal.
Per year
$1,615
5-year energy
$8,077
- Powertrain
- Gas
- Based on
- 26 mpg combined
- Your inputs
- 12,000 mi/yr · $3.50/gal · 5-year horizon
Compare signal only — local rates and driving mix will differ.
What powertrain and drivetrain does it use?
Mechanical basics for the selected trim — engine, transmission, and drive type.
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I4
- Drivetrain
- FWD / AWD
- Fuel type
- Regular Gasoline
How big is it, and what can it carry?
Exterior size, seating, cargo, and towing figures when we have them.
- Length
- 185.8 in
- Width
- 72.0 in
- Height
- 66.5 in
- Wheelbase
- 109.8 in
- Curb weight
- 3855.9 lb
- Seating
- 7
How efficient is this year on fuel or charge?
EPA-style efficiency and range fields from our catalog enrich — useful for YoY compares.
- City MPG
- 24
- Highway MPG
- 31
- Combined MPG
- 26
Efficiency figures are curated / EPA-oriented. Verify on FuelEconomy.gov.
What are the NHTSA crash ratings?
Overall and category scores when NHTSA published them for a representative config.
- Overall
- 4 / 5
- Front crash
- 4 / 5
- Side crash
- 5 / 5
- Rollover
- 4 / 5
- Rated configuration
- 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
Safety from NHTSA; dimensions from vPIC where available.
Trim compare
Pick two trims and scan the gaps that matter — power, efficiency, and capability.
| Spec | SE | SEL R-Line |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 201 hp |
| Combined MPG | 26 | — |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo I4 | 2.0L Turbo I4 |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | AWD |
| Seating | 7 | 7 |
Trim index
| Trim | HP | Torque | 0–60 | MPG | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | — | — | 26 | FWD / AWD | |
| 201 | — | — | — | AWD |