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VW Tiguan, Touareg and Atlas Coilovers

We carry nineteen coilover kits for the VW Tiguan, Touareg and Atlas, across three Tiguan generations, two Touareg generations and the Atlas. Most kits fit only one generation. On the Touareg, air suspension changes which kit you need.

Which Tiguan, and does it have air suspension? Call 1-800-460-9106.

Gray Volkswagen Tiguan lowered on coilovers in a farmers market parking lot on a Saturday morning
Tiguan debut, Frankfurt 2007
Tiguan, Touareg, Atlas

Animated illustration. It shows where coilovers sit on a car, not your exact kit. Depending on the car and the kit, coilovers can lean forward or back or stand straight up, and some cars use a separate spring and shock in the rear. Your ride height depends on the kit and how it is set up.

Find your VW SUV

Three things to check on your VW SUV

Check these before you choose a kit.

Tiguan generation

The 5N, the MQB car and the 2025 Tiguan each have their own kits. Bilstein's MQB kit runs up to 2025, so ask us about a 2025 car.

Touareg air suspension

BC's "Air to Coil Conversion" kit is for the 7L. KW and Bilstein kits do not fit cars with air suspension.

Electronic dampers

KW's MQB Tiguan kits only fit cars without them. Ask us about other brands.

BC Racing coilovers for VW's SUVs

Seven BC kits, Tiguan and Touareg

BC Racing makes kits for the VW Tiguan and Touareg in BR and DS. Only the 2018 to 2023 Tiguan kit and the 2025 and later AWD kit also come in ER and ZX. BC has no Atlas kit. Free shipping on BC Racing kits in the continental US.

See all BC Racing coilovers The 7L air-to-coil kit

Four BC series for a VW SUV

Here is what each BC series gives you.

BR and DS

BC Racing BR coilovers have one 30-click knob for compression and rebound together. DS has the same knob plus a digressive piston.

ER

ER is a right-side-up shock with a separate oil reservoir, and it has separate 30-click knobs for compression and rebound.

ZX

ZX is BC's "most track-tested" series.

Five more brands for these SUVs

The kit counts are from our store. If you have questions, call 1-800-460-9106.

Bilstein

Bilstein has a B12 kit for the second Tiguan and one for the first Touareg.

Fortune Auto

Fortune Auto's VW Tiguan coilovers fit the MQB car, with separate rear springs and shocks.

Ksport

Ksport has two AWD Tiguan kits.

KW

KW has five kits, for both earlier Tiguans, the Touareg and the Atlas.

Solo-Werks

Solo-Werks has two Tiguan kits, each for the 2.0L four-cylinder.

Three example SUVs and the kits that fit

2015 Tiguan AWD

This car takes the first-generation kits.

Kits to look at: BC 2009-2017 Tiguan 2WD/AWD, KW Tiguan (5N) FWD+AWD, Ksport 2009-2016 Tiguan AWD
2021 Tiguan, no electronic dampers

KW makes two kits for cars without electronic dampers: one FWD + AWD, one 2WD only.

Kits to look at: KW Tiguan (MQB) FWD + AWD without electronic dampers, BC 2018-2023 Tiguan FWD/AWD (call us about the 5N in its name)
2008 Touareg, air suspension

We have one kit for this car.

Kit to look at: BC Touareg AWD (Air to Coil Conversion)

All nineteen Tiguan, Touareg and Atlas coilover kits

We list the Atlas first, then the Tiguans and Touaregs, newest first. Kit names match our product names.

Notes in BC kit names: "Swift Front Only" means the optional Swift spring upgrade is offered for the front springs only on that kit.

MQB-era Tiguan

Code: AD1, MQB
Good to know: BC's FWD/AWD kit comes in BR, DS, ER or ZX; its name says 5N, the first Tiguan's code, so call us to confirm. Both KW kits are for cars without electronic dampers. Fortune Auto, Bilstein and Solo-Werks (2.0L, to 2022) also make kits.

Original 5N Tiguan

Code: 5N; B6/PQ46 (in BC kit names)
Good to know: BC's 2WD/AWD kit comes in BR or DS. KW and Solo-Werks (2.0L) make 5N kits. Ksport has two AWD kits that change at 2017, and the later one covers years past the 5N; call us to match.

Touareg 7L, air or coil

Code: 7L, 7P (in KW kit names)
Good to know: BC sells a standard 7L kit and an "Air to Coil Conversion" kit, both BR or DS. KW's 7L and 7P kit says it is only for cars without rear air suspension. Bilstein's B12 kit does not fit cars with air or self-leveling suspension.

All models at a glance

Group Years What decides the kit BC Racing series
Atlas 2020 to 2023 KW only; 4WD No BC kit
Tiguan, 2025 on 2025 on FWD or AWD (BC) BR, DS, ER, ZX
Tiguan MQB 2018 to 2025 Drive (KW); electronic dampers BR, DS, ER, ZX
Tiguan 5N 2009 to 2019 Brand; years (Ksport) BR, DS
Touareg 7P 2010 to 2017 BC kit; the KW kit is listed in the 7L section BR, DS
Touareg 7L 2004 to 2017 Air suspension BR, DS

Before you buy: what Tiguan, Touareg and Atlas owners run into

These are the problems Tiguan, Touareg and Atlas owners report most often on forums and in recalls and service bulletins, and what each one means for your coilovers.

Rear coil spring recall
MQB Tiguan, 2018 to 2019

Volkswagen recalled 2018 to 2019 Tiguans, along with some Golf and Jetta models, because the rear coil springs may fracture early and could damage a tire. Dealers replace the rear springs (NHTSA 19V188000, VW campaign 42J5). Coilovers replace the rear springs anyway, but close an open recall first so the records are clean.

Before you install: Run the VIN through NHTSA before the install, and have the recall done if it is still open.

Front lower ball joint nut recall
2018 Tiguan and Tiguan LWB built July 31, 2017 to April 3, 2018

Volkswagen recalled a small batch of 2018 Tiguans because the front lower ball joint nuts may be loose or not tightened properly, and told owners not to drive the car until it was fixed (NHTSA 18V324000). The ball joint is right next to the strut, so fix it before any suspension work.

Before you install: Check the VIN for this recall, and torque check the lower ball joint nuts during the install.

Air suspension failures
Touareg 7L, 2004 to 2010, with air suspension

Brake and Front End notes the air compressor wears out and corner valves can leak, so the car sits slanted after parking with a Running Gear Fault. TrueDelta owners report failed compressors, a leaking rear air spring and dropped front ends. Some kits do not fit cars with air suspension. Those cars need an air to coil conversion kit.

Before you install: Confirm whether your Touareg has air suspension. If converting, choose the conversion kit and plan for the air system warning lights.

Front strut squeak and crunch
Atlas, 2018 to 2019

Volkswagen issued a bulletin for the 2019 Atlas on diagnosing front strut noise. Owners on CarTalk and CarComplaints describe front squeaks over bumps and crunching when turning, traced to strut boots or a strut bearing. Noise from a worn bearing or boot can carry over if the old upper parts are reused with new coilovers.

Before you install: Inspect the upper strut bearings and boots during the install and replace any that are worn.

Rattling front sway bar end links
Atlas, 2021, with one owner report on a 2019

A 2021 Volkswagen bulletin says some 2021 Atlas front stabilizer link ball joints were made incorrectly and can rattle or knock over rough roads. One TrueDelta owner also reports rattling front sway bar links replaced under warranty on a 2019. An end link rattle can be mistaken for a coilover problem after the install.

Before you install: Check the front end links for play before the install, and fit adjustable links if the drop changes their angle.

Tiguan history

Three generations of the Tiguan

Volkswagen writes that it "presented the first-generation Tiguan at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in 2007".

  1. 2019
    OutputYearly production grew to "almost 911,000 units in 2019."
  2. 2017
    Group leaderVolkswagen says that from 2017 the Tiguan led sales across the whole Volkswagen Group.
  3. 2024
    Third TiguanVolkswagen dates "the third and current generation" to 2024.

Questions on air suspension, the Atlas and the new Tiguan

My Touareg has air suspension. What fits?

For the 7L, BC makes an "Air to Coil Conversion" kit. KW's kit is only for cars without rear air suspension, and Bilstein's is for cars without air.

Are there coilovers for the VW Atlas?

For VW Atlas coilovers, there is one kit: KW's Atlas and Atlas Cross Sport 4WD kit, for 2020 to 2023.

What fits the 2025 Tiguan?

BC makes FWD and AWD kits, both for a 54.5mm strut. The AWD kit comes in ER and ZX as well as BR and DS.

Do electronic dampers matter on the second Tiguan?

KW's two kits only fit cars without them. The other kit names do not say, so call us first.

Why does a 2018 to 2023 BC kit say 5N?

That is how BC names it. 5N is the first Tiguan's code, so call us to confirm fit on your car.

What warranty do BC VW kits carry?

BC Racing North America currently lists a two-year limited warranty on full kit orders, subject to its warranty terms. The other brands publish theirs.

Other VWs and guides

Coilover Kits by CarEvery car page. Does Your Car Have Adaptive Dampers? Keep Them, Cancel Them or Replace ThemKeep, cancel or replace the electronic dampers on your Tiguan. AWD, RWD or FWD: Why Drivetrain Changes the Coilover Kit You OrderWhy the drivetrain changes which kit fits your Tiguan. Coilovers for Trucks, SUVs and Raised BuildsCoilovers on a taller, heavier car like the Tiguan. Comfort and Stance on a Daily Driver: Setting Up Coilovers for BothA comfortable drop on a Tiguan you drive every day. How to Set Ride Height on CoiloversMeasure and set the drop on your Tiguan. VW Golf and GTIVolkswagen's hatchbacks. VW Passat and CCThe mid-size sedans. How to install coiloversIncluding air-to-coil swaps. VW Jetta and GLIThe compact sedan.
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