2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan in NHTSA data: length 472 cm, curb weight 1,713–1,749 kg and 5 recall campaigns.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan at a glance
NHTSA lists 2 specification rows for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. Overall length is 472 cm (185.8 in), width 183 cm, height 169 cm and wheelbase 279 cm (109.8 in). Curb weight is 1,713–1,749 kg (3,777–3,856 lb). Against the 2020 model year NHTSA lists overall length 472 cm (2020: 472 cm) and curb weight 1,713–1,749 kg (2020: 1,713–1,749 kg).
Variants and dimensions
One row per variant as NHTSA’s Canadian vehicle specifications list it. Metric values are NHTSA’s; inches and pounds are converted here.
| Variant (as listed by NHTSA) | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Curb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TIGUAN 4DR SUV 4MOTION | 472 cm185.8 in | 183 cm72 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 279 cm109.8 in | 1,749 kg3,856 lb |
| TIGUAN 4DR SUV FWD | 472 cm185.8 in | 183 cm72 in | 169 cm66.5 in | 279 cm109.8 in | 1,713 kg3,777 lb |
Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this make, model and model year. This is not a check of one car: whether a campaign is open on a specific vehicle depends on its VIN. Check an exact VIN on NHTSA.gov.
| Campaign | Reported | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22V514000 | 20 July 2022 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera… |
| 22V226000 | 6 April 2022 | STRUCTURE:BODY | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle. |
| 22V176000 | 23 March 2022 | SUSPENSION | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break. |
| 21V038000 | 1 February 2021 | SEATS | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks. |
| 20V716000 | 18 November 2020 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to… |
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Data from NHTSA vPIC and the NHTSA recalls API, fetched 17 October 2026. See how the data is built.