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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

9.4L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,914

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Structure

Transport Canada recall 2022170 · manufacturer campaign 66N5

6 April 2022

Transport Canada lists: Tiguan 2018–2022

What is wrong

This recall is for accessory rear hatch spoilers that were installed on a new vehicle or sold as an accessory part at a Volkswagen dealership. On certain vehicles, the rear spoiler might not be properly attached to the hatch. As a result, the spoiler could detach from the vehicle while driving.

Why it matters

A spoiler that detaches from the vehicle could create a hazard for other drivers and nearby people.

What the dealer will do

Volkswagen will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the rear hatch spoiler.

38 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2020392 · manufacturer campaign 72K8 / 72K9 / 72L1

26 August 2020

Transport Canada lists: Q 5 2020 · SQ 5 2020 · Atlas 2020–2021 · Jetta 2020 · and 1 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been properly welded. As a result, the backrest adjustment could break in a rear-end crash and allow to seat to move.

Why it matters

A seatback that fails could cause an increased risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to inspect the driver and passenger front seats. The seatback frames will be replaced, as necessary.

3,115 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 59% of 200 2020 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
221 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
NRCan rates the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan at 9.4 L/100 km combined, emitting 221 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,914 in fuel, producing roughly 4,343 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.