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2013 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

3

2 current

Combined

10.5L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$3,255

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.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2015344 · manufacturer campaign 69L2

31 July 2015

Transport Canada lists: CC 2010–2014 · Eos 2011–2013 · Golf 2011–2014 · Gti 2011–2014 · and 3 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the steering wheel clock spring could become contaminated with long hair or long fibers which may cause a displacement of the internal guide loops. When the guide loops are dragged out of position, they may apply tension to the internal flat cable and cause it to tear. Should the cable tear, the electrical connection to the driver's front airbag may be lost, causing the airbag monitoring indicator light to illuminate. Failure of the driver's airbag to deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a cover of a different design to help prevent clock spring contamination caused by hair or other fibers. In instances where the vehicle has an airbag light on (and diagnosis confirms the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement), dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring.

41,308 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2014307 · manufacturer campaign 24AV/2W

22 July 2014

Transport Canada lists: Tiguan 2009–2014

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, deposits may collect on fuel pump connections and reduce fuel pump performance. This could cause the engine to stall, resulting in a loss of motive power and increasing the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will update vehicle software to increase fuel pump pressure in order to prevent deposits from forming.

38,101 vehicles affected in CanadaSUVSafety TC

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Sport utility vehicle: Small
In its class
More efficient than 47% of 139 2013 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
242 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 3 recalls on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
NRCan rates the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan at 10.5 L/100 km combined, emitting 242 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 3 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $3,255 in fuel, producing roughly 4,851 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.