2012 Volkswagen Tiguan S
WVGAV7AX4CW530043
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 71 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
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Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($6,499)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WVGAV7AX4CW530043Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 24 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan has 3 recall campaigns as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars for rollover. EPA combined fuel economy: 24 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
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UNKNOWN OR OTHERVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and…NHTSA campaign 18V329000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and…NHTSA campaign 15V483000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2009-2014 Tiguan vehicles manufactured July 2007 to June 2014.NHTSA campaign 14V441000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan over the last 6 months — the market softened $95 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $6,995 |
| April 2026 | $6,997 |
| May 2026 | $6,992 |
| June 2026 | $6,995 |
| July 2026 | $6,870 |
| August 2026 | $6,900 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan S (this car) | $6,499 | 71 | — |
| 2011 Audi Q5 | $8,490 | 4 | +$1,991 |
| 2014 Jeep Wrangler | $12,844 | 4 | +$6,345 |
| 2011 Hyundai Tucson | $7,899 | 3 | +$1,400 |
| 2013 Chevrolet Equinox | $5,000 | 2 | −$1,499 |
| 2013 Ford Escape | $8,498 | 2 | +$1,999 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2009–2017What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 473 | $10,800 | 100% | 92,526 mi |
| 2016 | 322 | $9,593 | 89% | 103,100 mi |
| 2015 | 153 | $8,518 | 79% | 110,187 mi |
| 2014 | 182 | $7,994 | 74% | 107,828 mi |
| 2013 | 219 | $6,995 | 65% | 114,972 mi |
| 2012 | 126 | $6,900 | 64% | 114,610 mi |
| 2011 | 48 | $6,250 | 58% | 116,989 mi |
| 2010 | 45 | $5,999 | 56% | 110,302 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
