Volkswagen Tiguan towing capacity
The 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is rated for 2,200 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). The source gives one figure for it.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan LimitedTiguan Limited (carry-over model) as printed; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L I-4 TC | 2,200 lbs | towing package | p. 24 |
Source: Trailer Life 2018 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguansecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L I-4 TC | 2,200 lbs | p. 15 | |||
| Tiguanthe guide notes under this make: 2016 Volkswagen ratings, 2017 ratings not available at press time; secondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L I-4 TC | 2,200 lbs | p. 25 |
Source: Trailer Life 2016 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer); Trailer Life 2017 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Engine | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguansecondary source: Trailer Life annual towing guide; hitch type not stated by the guide | 2.0L I-4 TC | 2,200 lbs | p. 27 |
Source: Trailer Life 2015 Towing Guide (a compilation, not the manufacturer)
Common questions
How has the Volkswagen Tiguan's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2018: 2,200 lbs; 2016: 2,200 lbs; 2015: 2,200 lbs.
What hitch are the Volkswagen Tiguan ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.