Credov's researched list of the 3 faults the Volkswagen Tiguan AD (Mk2) is known for (2017–2019), 3 of them serious or costly. Each one says what to look for when you check the car, so you can spot it before you buy. Not every car has these faults: they are the ones worth checking on this model.
What to look for: Look with a torch in each rear wheel arch for a broken spring coil, and check the rear sits level.
Why it matters: NHTSA's notice says a spring fracturing while driving can damage a rear tyre and cause a loss of vehicle control. A broken spring is also a warrant-of-fitness failure.
What to look for: Look behind each rear wheel with a torch for rust or cracks on the hub carrier, and ask for the recall record.
Why it matters: A broken knuckle detaches the wheel from its control arms - loss of control. Late-model Tiguans are high-value stock where a missed campaign is both a safety and a reputational risk.
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What to look for: Listen on the drive for a clunk from the front over bumps, and ask for the ball joint recall record.
Why it matters: A lower ball joint separating lets the wheel fold under - loss of control. Trivial to fix under campaign, catastrophic if missed.
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On top of the faults above, every Credov inspection covers the basics: fuel smell, leaks or filler rust, engine oil leaks, power steering fluid leak, drive belt cracks or squeal, rust underneath: chassis and mounts, engine mounts, engine oil level and colour, coolant level, colour and leaks, head gasket failure signs, cold start: rattle, knock or smoke, rough or hunting idle, engine running hot on gauge, gearbox or diff oil leak, swapped gearbox without lvv and more.
Researched by Credov from manufacturer recalls and service bulletins, owner reports and workshop sources. Repair prices are typical ranges, not quotes. See also fault codes and repair costs.