The sensor keeps going off very frequently, and there’s no way to turn it off; does anyone know what this is or how to resolve it?

2026 Tiguan Comfortline, ~3,500 km, no mods.

In September at ~1,500 km I got “Transmission in emergency mode” + yellow gear icon when shifting to Reverse. Harsh jerky shifts on the way home, then CEL on. After restart it drove normally, CEL cleared after ~15 km.

Dealer scanned it, opened a tech ticket, waited for VW techline, checked the transmission. No parts replaced.

Still happening now:

- light jerks on low gears (1-2-3)

- sometimes a click + jolt when shifting into Reverse

Anyone with a 2025-2026 Tiguan (8-speed auto) had the same? What did your dealer find / fix — software update?

Thanks!

hello, attached is a noise I noticed on my 2016 Tiguan. I swear it’s new but maybe I’m just an idiot. shes due for an oil change in 2k miles, and I’ve doing them routinely every 5k for the past year or so (although this has not always been the case).

waterpump was replaced at 88k. total miles now 107,538.

could it just be direct injection?

https://reddit.com/link/1x703c2/video/l3bhwhmknpvh1/player

I have a 22 that seems to be getting hit with the oil consumption issue this year - needing a quart every 1000-1200 miles. Smoke on some startups etc.. I noticed that after I had an oil change it didn’t seem to be as bad right after.
Does a more frequent oil change (3k vs 10km etc) help at all with the issue or it doesn’t matter?

Just bought this yesterday and got a good price because I paid cash. If there are any tips you guys have I would love to hear them.

Has anyone tried this? Has it worked for minor oil consumption? I got some but haven’t put it in yet.

Hey everyone,

Just had a question for anyone who has the 2017 Tiguan R line. Looking at one for about 15k CAD, has a clean record on carfax with 100,000km on it.

Just curious for those out there who have one, what are your thoughts? How expensive is it for daily use? Any concerns? Any pros that outweigh cons? I’ve been scouring the internet and can’t seem to find anything to help solidify my choice. Wanting to put 12k down on it but am hesitant as the car salesman said they can’t inspect the Timing-Chain and all the top maintenance items.

Am happy to hear all opinions on it!