The recommended tire pressure for most versions of the Volkswagen Tiguan is 38 pounds per square inch (psi) for both front and rear tires. The tire pressure varies depending on your Tiguan trim.

Having the correct air pressure in your car’s tires is crucial for safe driving. Tires inflated at the wrong air pressure can decrease your fuel efficiency, affect your steering capabilities, or even cause a tire blowout—all of which can cost you money or worse, lead to an accident.

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What is the right tire pressure for a Volkswagen Tiguan?

The Volkswagen Tiguan has a recommended tire pressure of 38 psi for both front and rear tires. This may change based on your trim level. The owner’s manual and the sticker on the driver’s side door frame will tell you your car’s recommended PSI if you aren’t sure.

If you modify your Volkswagen Tiguan with performance-based tires, such as racing tires, your psi may differ from what is recommended in the owner’s manual. If this is the case, be sure to verify the proper tire pressure parameters with your specific performance-based tires.

There are also different tire pressures recommended for Tiguans with different trim packages, as seen in the table below.

Tire pressure recommendations for other Tiguan Trim Packages

Vehicle	Front tire pressure	Rear tire pressure
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Comfortline 4Motion	41 psi	41 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Highline 4Motion	38 psi	38 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S	38 psi	38 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4Motion	41 psi	41 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE	38 psi	38 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion	41 psi	41 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL	36 psi	36 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL 4Motion	38 psi	38 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium	38 psi	38 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SE 4Motion	41 psi	41 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Premium R-Line 4Motion	44 psi	44 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line	36 psi	36 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line 4Motion	39 psi	39 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Trendline	38 psi	38 psi
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Trendline 4Motion	41 psi	41 psi

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How to check tire pressure on your Volkswagen Tiguan

If you’re driving a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, you can monitor your tire pressure directly from the driver’s seat with the tire pressure monitoring system.

Sensor valves located in the wheels monitor each tire separately. If there is a loss of pressure or any other issue with the tires, both an indicator light and text will alert you in the dashboard.

If you want to verify that your tire pressure is where it needs to be, you can always check your pressure manually.

First remove the valve stem cap on each tire and insert

a tire pressure gauge

into each tire’s valve stem. The gauge will read the tire pressure. From there, you can either insert or remove air to achieve the proper pressure.

If you go to a gas station or tire shop with an air filling machine, you can input the desired tire pressure and insert the hose. The machine will automatically stop and you’ll hear a beep when the desired pressure is reached.

Be aware of signs your tire pressure is low using your car’s performance as a barometer. Lop-sided steering, a bumpy ride, or an overall decrease in driving performance could all be the symptoms of improper tire pressure.

How frequently should you check tire pressure?

Be sure to check your tire pressure at least once a month and before any long trips.

How to tell if your VW Tiguan needs new tires?

Your Tiguan’s tires should be changed once every six years on average. That said, you should be aware of any signs of wear and tire on your tires, specifically cracks, bulges, and low tread depth. If you see any of these signs, then it’s probably time for new tires.

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How to reset the Volkswagen Tiguan tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light

After you have inflated all four tires to the proper tire pressure level, you may have to reset the tire pressure indicator light. To do this, first access your VW digital cockpit and enter the settings tab.

Pan down and select tire pressure, then hit okay. Select “store,” and when prompted “Do all 4 tire pressures match the required values?” select confirm. The light will turn off shortly after.

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