Fitment notes: AGM battery required for Start-Stop system; located under hood
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Control Modules — 2025–2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
Every control module on the 2018-2026 Volkswagen Tiguan — where it lives, replacement time, and what it takes to program a replacement. Modules marked dealer / factory tool won't work after a part swap alone — budget for programming.
Park Assist Control Module (Park Assist)0.8 hr R&Raftermarket tool +0.5 hr▸ programming details
📍 Rear cargo area, side panel
🔧 ODIS or VCDS
⚠️ Sensor calibration required; includes front/rear sensors and Park Assist features
Fuel Pump Control Module (Fuel Pump Module)0.5 hr R&Rno coding
📍 Under rear seat or in fuel tank access panel
⚠️ Plug-and-play
Aftermarket tool coverage varies by software version and vehicle build — treat "aftermarket tool" rows as "usually possible" and verify against your tool maker's coverage list before promising a customer. Spot a wrong location or hour? Tell us — corrections ship fast here.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER · 25V854000
2025-12-10
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Consequence: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY · 25V526000
2025-08-13
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Consequence: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.
Vehicle Info — 2025–2026 Volkswagen Tiguan
Wiper blades
2026 model year specification based on current generation. May use push-button attachment on some trims.
Size-standard part numbers — verify your connector type before buying. Rear blades are model-specific; check the package's vehicle list.
Fuel economy figures are EPA data via fueleconomy.gov (median across matching trims). Performance figures are compiled estimates for the 2025–2026 Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0L I4 TSI and can vary by trim.
🔧 Built by master technician Chris Hackleman · Master Technician · 20+ years.