It is important that you change the timing belt (also called a cambelt) in time on your Volkswagen Tiguan. On this page you will find more information about the timing belt replacement intervals on a Volkswagen Tiguan.
I have collected information about various popular diesel engines and petrol engines from the year 2008 until today.
You will also find information about which engines in Volkswagen Tiguan that have a timing chain instead of a timing belt.
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When should the timing belt be changed on a Volkswagen Tiguan?
The timing belt replacement intervals are different depending on what model year and engine you have in your Volkswagen Tiguan.
Further down on this page you will find information about the intervals for different years and engines.
Also keep in mind that some motors have a timing chain. These usually do not need to be replaced.
If you hear a rattling sound from a motor with a timing chain, it may be a sign that the chain needs to be replaced.
Consult a mechanic if you hear a strange engine noise, especially if it is a rattling sound.
Volkswagen Tiguan Timing Belt Replacement Intervals
Below are some examples of different timing belt replacement intervals. Keep in mind that both years and mileage are important to keep track of.
Even if your car has not traveled many miles, a timing belt still needs to be replaced. The material in the timing belts gets worse with age even if you do not use your car very often.
If you do not find your year model or engine, you can often find the information in your instruction manual or by calling a workshop.
Volkswagen Tiguan 2008 – 2011
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Tiguan between the years 2008 and 2011.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion 2008 – 2011 | 150 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion 2008 – 2011 | 170 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion 2008 – 2011 | 200 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2008 – 2011 | 140 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2008 – 2011 | 170 hp | 180 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Tiguan 2012 – 2017
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Tiguan between the years 2012 and 2017.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI 4Motion 2012 – 2017 | 160 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion 2012 – 2017 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion 2012 – 2017 | 211 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2012 – 2017 | 140 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2012 – 2017 | 177 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4Motion 2012 – 2017 | 184 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Tiguan 2016 – 2020
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Tiguan between the years 2016 and 2020.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4 TSI BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 150 hp | 240 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 180 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 190 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 220 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TSI 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 230 hp | Timing chain |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 150 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 190 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 4Motion 2016 – 2020 | 240 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
Volkswagen Tiguan 2021 –
Here you will find intervals for the Volkswagen Tiguan from the year 2021 until today.
| Model | Horsepower | Kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 1.5 TSI 2021 – | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI BlueMotion 4Motion 2021 – | 150 hp | ? |
| Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI SCR BlueMotion 4Motion 2021 – | 200 hp | 210 000 kilometres |
| Volkswagen Tiguan R 2021 – | 320 hp | ? |