CoolingMedium
Water pump / thermostat assembly leaks.
Head gasket / cooling system repair£900–£2,600
Inspect · Check for coolant loss and residue.
2018–2023 Volkswagen Tiguan · common fault repair costs
What the known faults on this Volkswagen Tiguan typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
Cost at a glance
- Most expensive fault
- £900–£2,600
- Top three risks, from
- £1,170
- Worst case, everything
- £5,300
The single priciest documented job on the 2018–2023 Volkswagen Tiguan is head gasket / cooling system repair at £900–£2,600. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,350–£5,300 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Cost per fault
ElectricalLow
Infotainment and electrical gremlins.
Infotainment repair or software fix£120–£1,200
Inspect · Test the touchscreen and features.
BodyLow
Sunroof drain leaks.
Water-ingress trace & seal£150–£800
Inspect · Check footwells and headliner for damp.
EngineMedium
2.0T carbon build-up on intake valves.
Routine repair£180–£700
Inspect · Watch for rough idle / hesitation; ask about walnut-blast cleaning.
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Inspecting a Volkswagen Tiguan this week?
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.