The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited is a compact SUV built from 2018 to 2018. Most were assembled in Germany — 100% of those on record. Engines offered: 4-cyl. Worth buying? It holds up well, with the usual caveat about model years at 4.0/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the Tiguan Limited is
The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited is a compact SUV that Volkswagen built from 2018 to 2018 — 1 model years. It has been offered with 4-cyl power. Its closest siblings in the Volkswagen range: Tiguan, Atlas, ID.4.
Where the Tiguan Limited is built
A badge says where the company is registered; the VIN says where the car was bolted together. We counted the first three characters — the manufacturer identifier — across 6 Tiguan Limiteds on record.
| Assembled in | Share | VIN starts with | Years seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | WVG | 2018-2018 |
Check your own: the first three characters of a Volkswagen VIN decide which of these lines your Tiguan Limited belongs to. What every character in a Tiguan Limited VIN means →
Got the full 17 characters? A free VIN check on a Volkswagen Tiguan Limited adds what the decoder can't see: open recalls, theft and total-loss records, and the safety ratings for that exact build.
Volkswagen Tiguan Limited tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment Tiguan Limited owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited have? Power & range
The Volkswagen Tiguan Limited is offered with 1 powertrain — 2L 4-cyl. Here's the lineup by engine, transmission and drivetrain — 1 for the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, against one or two on most rivals.
| Engine | Displacement | Transmission | Drive | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-cyl | 2.0L · 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | FWD | Premium |
Horsepower, torque and fuel-tank size decode from your VIN — exact figures vary by engine and trim.
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov (engines, drivetrain, range, charge time). Horsepower & torque from NHTSA vPIC on VIN decode.
Can a Volkswagen Tiguan Limited tow? Towing & payload
As an SUV, the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited is built to tow and haul. The exact maximum towing capacity and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain and whether it has the factory tow package.
What sets your Tiguan Limited's tow & payload rating:
- Engine — a larger or turbocharged engine tows more than the base unit.
- Drivetrain & axle — 4WD/AWD and the axle ratio shift the rating.
- Tow package — the factory towing package (hitch, wiring, transmission cooler) raises the max.
- Payload & GVWR — GVWR caps the combined load; more passengers and cargo lower how much you can tow.
Exact towing capacity, payload and GVWR are added per engine, drivetrain and trim — decode your VIN above, or check the driver's door-jamb and hitch labels. Curb weight from vehicle specifications.
The Tiguan Limited by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | Tiguan Limited | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 1 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Owner complaints | 6 filed | What breaks and when |
| Reliability | 4.0 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,288/yr | Estimated full coverage |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited?
The Tiguan Limited is a compact SUV, built from 2018 to 2018. Engines offered: 4-cyl.
Where is the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited made?
Across 6 cars in our records the split is: Germany (100%). The first three characters of a VIN identify the plant's manufacturer and country — that is where these shares come from, not from a press release.
What is the Volkswagen Tiguan Limited warranty?
New models carry 3 years / 36,000 miles basic cover and 5 years / 60,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the Tiguan Limited reliable?
It scores 4.0/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific Tiguan Limited?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Volkswagen
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2009–2026 | 67 | 29 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Volkswagen Atlas | 2018–2026 | 75 | 24 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Volkswagen Beetle | 1998–2019 | 111 | 38 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Volkswagen Jetta | 1981–2026 | 232 | 44 mpg | 4.0/5 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 1985–2021 | 173 | 38 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Volkswagen ID.4 | 2021–2026 | 42 | 113 mpg | 4.0/5 |
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