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Used Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace I: the buying guide

SUV · 2017–2024 · Petrol, Diesel

✓ 19 sources cited · updated on 13 October 2026

Good choice, check first
Reliability
4.5/5
Estimated monthly cost
€557/month
Indicative prices
€22,600 – €37,500

3 known faults

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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace I, front three-quarter view

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Verdict

Good choice, check first

Stretched version of the Tiguan II with a third row of seats: 700 L of boot in five seats, 230 L in seven seats. The documented points to watch are the DSG7 gearbox (oil change, mechatronics), the EGR valve of the 2.0 TDI, and a recall for rear spring breakage on 2017-2019 cars. Have the gearbox history and the recall checked before buying.

Reliability
4.5/5
Indicative prices
€22,600 – €37,500
Monthly cost
€557
Euro NCAP
5/5

Which version to choose

Versions to favour: 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7.

  • 1.4 TSI 150 ACT DSG6

    Petrol · Automatic · 150 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.4 TSI with 150 hp and cylinder deactivation (ACT), offered with a DSG6 gearbox according to L'argus lists.

    Engine: Volkswagen 1.4 TSI (EA211)

    Verdict on this engine: Excellent choice

  • 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7

    Petrol · Automatic · 150 hp · Crit'Air 1

    1.5 TSI EVO with 150 hp and DSG7 gearbox, which arrived after the launch.

    Engine: Volkswagen 1.5 TSI / eTSI (EA211 evo)

    Verdict on this engine: Excellent choice

  • 2.0 TSI 180 4Motion DSG7

    Petrol · Automatic · 180 hp · 7.7 L/100 km · 175 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1

    2.0 TSI with 180 hp, 4Motion all-wheel drive and DSG7 gearbox as standard at launch.

  • 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7

    ✓ Recommended

    Diesel · Automatic · 150 hp · 5.1 L/100 km · 132 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 2

    2.0 TDI with 150 hp and DSG7 gearbox: demand the invoices for the gearbox oil change and for the cleaning or replacement of the EGR valve.

    Engine: Volkswagen 2.0 TDI (EA288 and EA288 evo)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion DSG7

    Diesel · Automatic · 190 hp · Crit'Air 2

    2.0 TDI with 190 hp, 4Motion all-wheel drive and DSG7 gearbox as standard at launch.

    Engine: Volkswagen 2.0 TDI (EA288 and EA288 evo)

    Verdict on this engine: Buy with care

  • 2.0 Bi-TDI 240 4Motion DSG7

    Diesel · Automatic · 240 hp · Crit'Air 2

    2.0 Bi-TDI with 240 hp, 4Motion all-wheel drive and DSG7 gearbox as standard at launch.

Market prices

€22,600 – €37,500

Indicative range: 2017 to 2024, yearly medians of 214 online listings collected by iAutos (years with at least 3 listings).

Collected on 20 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.

Known faults

DSG7 gearbox: delayed shifts and mechatronics

Severity 2/3 · Costly

On the 150 hp 2.0 TDI of the Allspace, CarVerif notes delayed gear changes, mainly in town and before 2019, and stresses changing the gearbox oil every 60,000 km. Specialist workshops describe mechatronics failures of the DQ381 gearbox fitted to Tiguans: loss of gears, degraded mode, then loss of all gears.

Versions
1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 180 4Motion DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion DSG7, 2.0 Bi-TDI 240 4Motion DSG7
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

EGR valve on the 2.0 TDI

Severity 1/3 · Annoying

The EGR valve is the recurring fault of the 2.0 TDI according to CarVerif: degraded mode, loss of power and an engine warning light. The Autocopilot buyer's guide considers it fragile (plastic body) and recommends checking the EGR invoices. CarVerif quotes 280 to 1,400 € for a cleaning or a replacement.

Versions
2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion DSG7, 2.0 Bi-TDI 240 4Motion DSG7
Onset
not documented
Repair
€280 to €1,400

Rear suspension springs breaking (recall)

Manufacturer recall

A recall concerns the 2017-2019 Tiguan Allspace: a non-approved material was used for the rear springs during a limited production period, and a spring can break and damage the tyre. The recall provides for both rear axle springs to be replaced at a dealer.

Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).

Versions
1.4 TSI 150 ACT DSG6, 1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7, 2.0 TSI 180 4Motion DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 190 4Motion DSG7, 2.0 Bi-TDI 240 4Motion DSG7
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented

All faults by version and mileage →

Manufacturer recalls

See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.

Real monthly cost

Fuel, insurance, maintenance and depreciation, excluding finance. Move the slider to match your mileage. How it is calculated

Monthly cost by item
Fuel or electricity€138
Insurance€78
Maintenance€58
Depreciation€283
Total per month€557

⚠ Estimates to treat with caution

  • Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
  • Depreciation estimated at 12% of the median price a year, as no year-by-year valuation is usable.
Calculation details (12,000 km a year)
Fuel (diesel)€138

2.0 TDI 150 DSG7 version: combined consumption of 5.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.347 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.

5.1 × 1.15 × 2.347 € × 10 = €138

Diesel price: French national average on 7 October 2026.

Insurance€78

Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.

Maintenance€58

Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.

Depreciation€283

Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the valuation gap between two years, per month.

Inspection checklist

Things to check

  • DSG7 gearbox: test when cold and hot, with manoeuvres and reverse, to detect delayed shifts, jerking or degraded mode.
  • Ask for the DSG gearbox oil change invoices (every 60,000 km according to CarVerif) and have the fault codes read.
  • 2.0 TDI: check the EGR valve invoices and that there is no engine warning light or degraded mode during the test drive.
  • 2017-2019 example: have a dealer check, using the VIN, that the rear spring recall has been carried out.
  • Third row: actually try it; L'argus describes it as occasional seats (5+2) and the boot drops to 230 L.

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the DSG gearbox oil been changed? When, and at what mileage? Do you have the invoices?
  • Has the EGR valve been cleaned or replaced, and has the engine warning light ever come on?
  • Has the rear spring recall been carried out?

Test-drive tip: read the fault codes

A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.

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Electric or hybrid equivalent

No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost

Alternatives

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Volkswagen Tiguan

II · 2016–2024

Good choice, check first
Price
€16,000 – €36,000
Reliability
4/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Peugeot 5008

II · 2017–2024

Extra caution
Price
€13,100 – €27,000
Reliability
2/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Renault Koleos

II · 2017–2023

Good choice, check first
Price
€15,000 – €23,000
Reliability
4.5/5
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel

Photo: Harvey Bold, CC0

Ford Kuga

III · since 2019

Buy with care
Price
€13,400 – €30,500
Reliability
not rated
Fuel types
Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid

Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0

Toyota RAV4

V · since 2019

Good choice, check first
Price
€26,700 – €45,300
Reliability
5/5
Fuel types
Hybrid

Before you buy: check and equip

Check the history

Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.

Read fault codes

An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.

Parts and maintenance

Compare prices of parts for the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.

Insure the car

Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the boot capacity of the Tiguan Allspace?

700 litres in the five-seat configuration, 230 litres with the third row in use and 1,775 litres with the rear seats folded, according to Caradisiac and La Tribune Auto.

What Euro NCAP rating does the Tiguan Allspace have?

Euro NCAP extended the result of the 2016 Tiguan to the Allspace (96% adults, 84% children, 72% pedestrians), rated 5 stars. The third-row seats did not pass the universal child seat installation check.

Has the Tiguan Allspace been recalled?

Yes: a recall for possible rear spring breakage on 2017-2019 Allspaces, with both springs replaced at a dealer.

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