2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan lists two engines. Alongside the turbocharged 2.0L inline-four, the data lists a turbocharged 1.4L inline-four, both with twin overhead cams and both running on gasoline. The 4-door sport utility is offered in ten trims, with Base joining Comfortline, Highline, Native, S, SE, SEL, Sport & Style, Track & Fun and Trendline. Specifications and torque values are provided for both engines, along with drivetrain procedures and electrical diagnostics.

Engines covered

• 1.4L inline-four (85 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline
• 2.0L inline-four (121 cu in) — DOHC, turbocharged, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 4-door sport utility

Trims covered

• Base
• Comfortline
• Highline
• Native
• S
• SE
• SEL
• Sport & Style
• Track & Fun
• Trendline

Known issues on the 2013 Tiguan. Air bags top the complaint list for the 2013 Tiguan, with 63 of the 139 owner complaints, ahead of the electrical system (35), engine (29) and steering (27); 2 complaints reported a crash, 1 a fire and 1 an injury. The model year also carries 3 recalls. On certain vehicles, debris could tear the clock spring cable that feeds the driver's air bag, so the bag might not deploy. Certain examples modified while in internal evaluation may fall short of regulatory requirements. And certain vehicles built July 2007 through June 2014 could stall when bubbles formed in winterized fuel, so dealers reprogrammed them for higher fuel pump pressure. Steering, electrical and fuel system procedures, wiring diagrams and diagnostics apply.