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Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace I faults

3 faults documented by at least two sources, listed by version then by mileage at onset when known.

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Reliability
4.5/5

3 known faults

1.4 TSI 150 ACT DSG6

  1. 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

1.5 TSI EVO 150 DSG7

  1. 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

  2. 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

2.0 TSI 180 4Motion DSG7

  1. 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

  2. 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

2.0 TDI 150 DSG7

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

2.0 TDI 190 4Motion DSG7

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

2.0 Bi-TDI 240 4Motion DSG7

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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