The $44,560 range-topper beat the segment in the first season of a New York awards program founded by ex-Good Housekeeping Institute executives — and it’s the one model keeping VW’s U.S. numbers afloat.
The ID.4 and ID. Buzz lost more sales than the whole brand did. The Tiguan now makes up more than a third of Volkswagen’s U.S. volume.
The electric SUV replaces the ID.4 and ID.5, debuts in early October, and reaches Europe in early 2027. VW hasn't said when U.S. buyers get it.
The KBA puts the VW and Audi campaign at 2.86 million cars; Handelsblatt says 4 million with Skoda and Seat. The U.S. list is still three SUVs, and the Part 573 filing now explains part of why.
The body control module in the all-new 2025 Tiguan can reset while driving, killing the ignition and, with it, the lights, warning lamps, or backup camera. Dealers will reflash it for free.
The 2018 Tiguan, 2018–2019 Atlas, and 2019–2021 Q3 are affected. VINs are already searchable on NHTSA's site, but owner letters won't go out until November 10.