Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 10, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
A current VIN-specific recall result is not available in this report. Crash-test ratings do not establish whether recalls have been repaired. Ask the dealer for the current recall status and completed repair records for this VIN.
VIN: 3VV2B7AXXJM138491
Matched year, make and model · not VIN-specific
NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
2 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Seat Belt Webbing Failure
NHTSA action: EA18005 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT
Opened Jul 3, 2018 · Closed Feb 27, 2023 · Related recall 20V724000
Seat Belt Webbing Failure
NHTSA action: PE18001 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING
Opened Jan 10, 2018 · Closed Jul 3, 2018
Manufacturer communications
750 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 11012461
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.
Document 11012462
This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
Document 11012470
Internal Moisture Accumulation
Document 11014948
EVAP Components replacement
Document 11014949
Identifying and Mixing Engine Coolant
Document 11014950
CV Boot replacement
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 10, 2026. Records match 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle information checked Oct 10, 2026. Model-level information is identified separately from equipment reported for this VIN.
Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Engine horsepower
184 hp
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)
Curb weight
3,858 lb
Wheelbase
109.9 in
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
2.0L TSI DOHC Turbocharged 4-Cylinder
Dealer-listed features 18
Collision Avoidance
Backup Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Monitor
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Cruise Control
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Roof Rack
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Heated Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Leather Seats
Alloy Wheels
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
MULTIPURPOSE PASSENGER VEHICLE (MPV)
Doors
4
Seats
7
Seat rows
3
Axles
2
Engine
2L · 4-cylinder
Engine manufacturer
VW
Manufactured in
PUEBLA, MEXICO
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 10, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
EPA-matched vehicle configuration
Fuel economy, emissions and ownership estimates
City
21 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
23 MPG
Fuel type
Regular Gasoline
EPA vehicle category
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD
EPA engine description
SIDI
Fuel used per 100 miles
4.3 gallons
Estimated annual fuel cost
$2,900
Estimated monthly fuel cost
$242
Estimated fuel cost per 100 miles
$19.33
EPA five-year additional cost
$2,500
Tailpipe CO₂
382 g/mile
Greenhouse gas score
5 of 10
Fuel economy score
5 of 10
Automatic engine stop/start
Equipped
Cylinder deactivation
Not equipped
Petroleum use
12.9 barrels/year
Matched to this vehicle's decoded configuration: Tiguan 4motion · Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo. Source: U.S. EPA. Retrieved Oct 10, 2026.
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Safety features
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Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 10, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 112
Collision Avoidance
Backup Camera
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Blind Spot Monitor
Side-Impact Air Bags
Bluetooth
AWD
Cruise Control
Push Start
Keyless Entry
Roof Rack
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Heated Seats
Power Seats
Automatic Climate Control
Leather Seats
Alloy Wheels
Satellite Radio
Interior 25
Heated driver and front passenger seats
V-Tex leatherette front seat upholstery
Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, cushion tilt, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Dual-zone front climate control
Climatronic automatic climate control
Leather and piano black steering wheel
Manual reclining rear seats
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
V-Tex leatherette rear seat upholstery
Cabin air filter
Rear under seat climate control ducts
Rear console climate control ducts
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 8-way directional controls
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 6-way directional controls
Driver seat with 2-way power lumbar
Split-bench rear seat
Fold forward rear seatback
Rear seats with manual fore and aft
40-20-40 folding rear seats
Rear seat center armrest
Seating capacity: 5
Deep tinted windows
Exterior 23
Trailer sway control
Chrome rear bumper insert
Roof rails
17 x 7-inch front and rear silver aluminum wheels
P215/65HR17 AS BSW front and rear tires
Rear lip spoiler
Compact spare tire with steel wheel
Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
4 doors
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
Body-colored front bumper
Body-colored rear bumper
Chrome bodyside insert
Black bodyside cladding
Black wheel well trim
Chrome grille
Chrome side window trim
Body-colored door handles
Monotone paint
Standard style side mirrors
Body-colored door mirrors
Black rear bumper rub strip
Black windshield trim
Mechanical 25
Full-time AWD
2L I-4 direct injection, DOHC, variable valve control, intercooled turbo, regular gasoline, engine with 184HP
