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Verdict
SUV de 652 litres de coffre, noté 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP. Génération récente : les premiers retours signalent surtout des défauts de multimédia, de batterie 12 V et d'électronique, et des freinages d'urgence intempestifs. Un rappel 2025 concerne les ceintures des exemplaires fabriqués entre mai et juin 2024 : vérifiez qu'il a été effectué.
- Reliability
- 4.0/5
- Indicative prices
- €33,450 – €55,300
- Monthly cost
- €766
- Euro NCAP
- 5/5
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 1.5 eTSI 130 DSG7.
1.5 eTSI 130 DSG7
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Automatic · 130 hp · Crit'Air 1
Quatre-cylindres 1.5 de 130 ch et 200 Nm en micro-hybridation, boîte DSG à 7 rapports ; 6,1 l/100 km selon AutoRAI, environ 7 l/100 km relevés par un propriétaire.
2.0 TDI 150 DSG
Diesel · Automatic · 150 hp · Crit'Air 2
Diesel de 150 ch, boîte automatique DSG (Fiches-auto). Des propriétaires y signalent des défauts d'électronique et de navigation plutôt que de moteur.
1.5 e-Hybrid 272 DSG6
Hybrid · Automatic · 272 hp · Crit'Air 1
Hybride rechargeable de 272 ch, boîte DSG à 6 rapports (Fiches-auto) ; autonomie électrique réelle rapportée à moins de 100 km par un propriétaire.
Market prices
€33,450 – €55,300
Indicative range: 2025 à 2026, médianes par année de 208 annonces en ligne relevées par AutoUncle (années d'au moins 3 annonces).
Collected on 29 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Prices stable since the 28 October 2026 survey.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | €33,450 – €55,300 (2025 to 2026) | €54,135 | — | — |
| Germany | €34,990 – €39,940 (2025 to 2026) | €37,480 | -31 % | 399 |
| Belgium | €37,500 – €38,500 (2025 to 2026) | €37,990 | -30 % | 149 |
| Spain | €36,131 – €36,990 (2025 to 2026) | €36,990 | -32 % | 199 |
| Italy | €36,000 – €42,500 (2025 to 2026) | €37,900 | -30 % | 400 |
| United Kingdom | £28,900 – £33,390 (2025 to 2026) | £30,490 | — | 24 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
You are importing the car to:
Import penalty (malus) in France
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- The malus is zero for a car more than fifteen years old or first registered before 1 January 2015.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Belgium and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Italy and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
Note: some faults below are cited by a single source only. They are still to be confirmed and the reliability score is only indicative.
Freinages d'urgence intempestifs
Severity 3/3 · SeriousUn propriétaire d'e-Hybrid décrit des arrêts d'urgence aléatoires et un freinage d'intersection mal calibré, qu'il juge dangereux. Retour isolé d'un seul site, à confirmer.
Single source so far: to be confirmed.
- Versions
- 1.5 e-Hybrid 272 DSG6
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Multimédia, batterie 12 V et électronique
Severity 1/3 · AnnoyingDes propriétaires rapportent un système multimédia instable (GPS, connexion téléphone, perte des favoris et du profil conducteur), des défauts de batterie 12 V et divers défauts électroniques ; l'un d'eux a rendu un 1.5 eTSI après un mois d'immobilisation sur quatre. Caradisiac cite aussi un cas de fuite d'eau du toit ouvrant et de colonne de direction.
- Versions
- 1.5 eTSI 130 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
Manufacturer recall campaign, fixed free of charge at a dealer:
- Siège : rappel des ceintures de sécurité avant (1.5 eTSI 130 DSG7, 2.0 TDI 150 DSG, 1.5 e-Hybrid 272 DSG6)
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Volkswagen Tiguan”). 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
| Fuel or electricity | €150 |
|---|---|
| Insurance | €58 |
| Maintenance | €17 |
| Depreciation | €541 |
| Total per month | €766 |
⚠ Estimates to treat with caution
- Insurance: average for a closely related model (other generation or same platform).
- Maintenance: servicing prices only, without tyres or brakes: probably underestimated.
- 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 (petrol)€150
1.5 eTSI 130 DSG7 version: combined consumption of 6.1 L/100 km, increased by 15% for real-world driving, at 2.14 €/L, for 1,000 km a month.
6.1 × 1.15 × 2.14 € × 10 = €150
Petrol price (SP95-E10): French national average on 7 October 2026.
- Insurance€58
Average monthly premium published for this model by insurance comparison sites (comprehensive cover when stated). Your premium depends on your profile.
- Maintenance€17
Servicing and wear parts (tyres, brakes) for 12,000 km a year, per month.
- Depreciation€541
Value lost in a year by a typical example, from the average drop in valuation per year of age (yearly medians of listings), per month.
Inspection checklist
Volkswagen Tiguan III — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander la preuve du rappel des ceintures (code 72DV) si le véhicule a été fabriqué entre mai et juin 2024.
- Essayer le multimédia : GPS, connexion du téléphone, mémorisation des favoris, démarrage de l'écran.
- Tester les aides à la conduite en circulation : freinage d'urgence, alerte de franchissement.
- Contrôler la batterie 12 V et l'absence de messages d'erreur au tableau de bord.
- Hybride rechargeable : vérifier l'autonomie électrique réelle et l'historique de charge.
Questions to ask the seller
- Le rappel des ceintures (72DV) a-t-il été effectué ? Avez-vous l'attestation ?
- Y a-t-il eu des mises à jour logicielles ou des interventions sur le multimédia ou la batterie 12 V ?
- Quelle garantie constructeur reste-t-il ?
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.
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
- Price
- €18,500 – €29,000
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Škoda Karoq
I · since 2017
- Price
- €16,000 – €32,300
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Seat Ateca
I · since 2016
- Price
- €13,000 – €27,700
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
Photo: Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0
Hyundai Tucson
IV · since 2020
- Price
- €21,000 – €33,500
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, 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 III (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
Le Tiguan III est-il sûr ?
Il a obtenu 5 étoiles à l'Euro NCAP selon AutoRAI. Un rappel 2025 concerne toutefois les ceintures de certains exemplaires fabriqués entre mai et juin 2024.
Quel est le coffre du Tiguan III ?
652 litres pour la version 1.5 eTSI selon AutoRAI.
Le Tiguan III est-il fiable ?
Trop récent pour un recul solide : les retours publiés signalent surtout des défauts de multimédia et d'électronique.
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