Volkswagen Tiguan: Timing Belt Or Timing Chain? (2009 - 2024)

All Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Scroll down to see detailed timing belt data for your particular model year of the Volkswagen Tiguan.

Check out the Belt Or Chain specifications for other makes and models.

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2023 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2015 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2014 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2013 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2012 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2011 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2011 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2010 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2010 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

2009 Volkswagen Tiguan - Timing Belt Or Chain

All 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan engines have a timing chain and are interference.

Timing Belt Basics

The primary purpose of the timing belt or timing chain is to maintain the timing (syncronization) between the crankshaft and the camshaft(s).

A timing belt is made of a rubber compound while a timing chain is made of chain similiar to a bicycle chain.

A timing belt wears out over time and must be replaced at the manufacturer's specified interval. Timing belt failure can result in serious engine damage.

Although a timing chain will wear over time it is usually good for the lifetime of the engine but it should be routinely inspected.