Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Volkswagen Tiguan models from 2009 to 2021 have recommended tire pressure of 35 psi to 44 psi based on model year, trim and original equipment tire size.
Volkswagen Tiguan is a crossover offered in 16 trims and equipped with 9 original equipment tire size sets. You can find recommended tire pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan by model year, model trim or its original equipment tire size. Do not forget to check out frequently asked questions.
Select Volkswagen Tiguan year to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is 38 psi to 44 psi for front tires and 38 psi to 44 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R17 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| 235/50R19 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| 255/40R20/XL 101H | 42 - 44 psi | 42 - 44 psi |
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan is 38 psi to 44 psi for front tires and 38 psi to 44 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R17 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| 235/50R19 99H | 41 psi | 41 psi |
| 255/40R20/XL 101H | 44 psi | 44 psi |
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan is 36 psi to 44 psi for front tires and 36 psi to 44 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R17 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| 235/50R19 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| 235/55R18 100H | 36 - 38 psi | 36 - 38 psi |
| 255/40R20/XL 101H | 44 psi | 44 psi |
| 255/45R19 100H | 36 - 39 psi | 36 - 39 psi |
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan is 36 psi to 44 psi for front tires and 36 psi to 44 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R17 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| 235/50R19 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| 235/55R18 100H | 36 - 38 psi | 36 - 38 psi |
| 255/40R20/XL 101H | 42 - 44 psi | 42 - 44 psi |
| 255/45R19 100H | 36 - 39 psi | 36 - 39 psi |
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is 35 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan is 35 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
2015 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan is 35 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan is 35 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
2013 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan is 35 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
2012 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is 35 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
2011 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan is 35 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
2010 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan is 38 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
2009 Volkswagen Tiguan Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan is 38 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
Select Volkswagen Tiguan trim to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line is 38 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan R-Line 4Motion is 38 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 38 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan S
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan S is 35 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 215/65R17 99H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan S 4Motion
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan S 4Motion is 35 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 215/65R17 99H | 41 psi | 41 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan SE
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan SE is 35 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R17 99H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion is 35 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R17 99H | 41 psi | 41 psi |
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black is 42 psi to 44 psi for front tires and 42 psi to 44 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R20 101H XL | 42 - 44 psi | 42 - 44 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4Motion
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan SE R-Line Black 4Motion is 44 psi for front tires and 44 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R20 101H XL | 44 psi | 44 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan SEL
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan SEL is 35 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 235/50R18 97H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| 235/50R19 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| 235/55R18 100H | 36 psi | 36 psi |
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion is 38 psi to 41 psi for front tires and 38 psi to 41 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/50R19 99H | 41 psi | 41 psi |
| 235/55R18 100H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 255/40R19 96H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line is 36 psi to 42 psi for front tires and 36 psi to 42 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R20 101H XL | 42 psi | 42 psi |
| 255/45R19 100H | 36 psi | 36 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4Motion
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4Motion is 39 psi to 44 psi for front tires and 39 psi to 44 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 255/40R20 101H XL | 44 psi | 44 psi |
| 255/45R19 100H | 39 psi | 39 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan Sport
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan Sport is 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 235/50R18 97H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 4Motion
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 4Motion is 38 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition is 35 psi to 38 psi for front tires and 35 psi to 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
Tire Pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion is 38 psi for front tires and 38 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 235/50R18 97H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
| 235/55R17 99H | 38 psi | 38 psi |
Recommended tire inflation for Volkswagen Tiguan original equipment tire sizes with matching trims and model years.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/65R16 98H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| Years: 2009 - 2017 Trims: S S 4Motion |
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| 215/65R17 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| Years: 2018 - 2021 Trims: S S 4Motion SE SE 4Motion |
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| 235/50R18 97H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| Years: 2009 - 2017 Trims: SE SE 4Motion SEL SEL 4Motion Wolfsburg Edition Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion Sport Sport 4Motion |
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| 235/50R19 99H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| Years: 2018 - 2021 Trims: SEL SEL 4Motion |
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| 235/55R17 99H | 35 - 38 psi | 35 - 38 psi |
| Years: 2009 - 2017 Trims: S SE SE 4Motion S 4Motion Wolfsburg Edition Wolfsburg Edition 4Motion |
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| 235/55R18 100H | 36 - 38 psi | 36 - 38 psi |
| Years: 2018 - 2019 Trims: SEL SEL 4Motion |
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| 255/40R19 96H | 38 - 41 psi | 38 - 41 psi |
| Years: 2012 - 2017 Trims: SEL SEL 4Motion R-Line R-Line 4Motion |
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| 255/40R20 101H XL | 44 psi | 44 psi |
| Years: 2018 - 2021 Trims: SEL R-Line SEL R-Line 4Motion SE R-Line Black SE R-Line Black 4Motion |
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| 255/45R19 100H | 36 - 39 psi | 36 - 39 psi |
| Years: 2018 - 2019 Trims: SEL R-Line SEL R-Line 4Motion |
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What should Volkswagen Tiguan tire pressure be?
Recommended tire pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan tires ranges from 35 psi to 44 psi, as set by vehicle manufacturer according to model's original equipment tire size and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to optimize vehicle safety, performance and fuel efficiency.
Where to find recommended tire pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan?
Volkswagen Tiguan recommended tire pressure can be found in owner's manual, on a tire placard on the side of driver's door or door jam, on the trunk lid, in the console or on the fuel door. Tire inflation will be listed in psi (pounds per square inch), bar or kPa (kilopascals).
How to check tire pressure on Volkswagen Tiguan?
To check Volkswagen Tiguan tire pressure you will first need to determine its recommended tire pressure for the front and rear tires. Take off tire valve caps and use a tire pressure gauge to check tire inflation in every tire. Adjust Volkswagen Tiguan tire pressure to its recommended levels. If overinflated, let some air out by pressing down the center plunger in the valve stem. If underinflated, add air with tire inflator. Recheck tire pressure to make sure all tires are properly inflated. Replace the valve stem caps. Make sure to check tire pressure when tires are "cold" and have not been driven for at least 3 hours. Remember that the front and rear tire pressures may differ.
What is proper tire pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan replacement tires?
If you replace Volkswagen Tiguan original equipment tires with non-stock tires that have different size or load capacity, new tires may require substantially different inflation pressures. Use our tire pressure calculator to find proper tire inflation when switching to a different tire size.
What is recommended winter tire pressure for Volkswagen Tiguan?
Tire pressure fluctuates with ambient temperatures. When temperatures drop, Volkswagen Tiguan tires may lose approximately 1 psi of air pressure for every 10 degree Fahrenheit decrease. During winter Volkswagen Tiguan tires can be inflated 3 to 5 psi above the recommended tire pressure settings to compensate for lower temperatures. Do not overinflate above the maximum tire inflation pressure value indicated on tire sidewall. Make sure to check tire pressure regularly in the winter to keep tires properly inflated for a safe ride on snow and icy roads.
Is Volkswagen Tiguan equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?
If your Volkswagen Tiguan is built after 2007, it is most likely equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check owner's manual to see if your model has TPMS.
Why is Volkswagen Tiguan tire pressure light on?
If Volkswagen Tiguan TPMS warning light comes on and stays on, it means at least one of the tires is underinflated. If TPMS warning light goes on and off, fluctuating ambient temperatures may be the reason. If Volkswagen Tiguan TPMS warning light flashes for 90 seconds when you start the vehicle and then remains illuminated, the TPMS is not functioning properly and you should have it serviced.
How to reset tire pressure light on Volkswagen Tiguan?
To reset tire pressure light on Volkswagen Tiguan, follow the instructions in owner's manual. If tire pressure monitoring system will not reset, there may be a problem with tire pressure sensors.