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Volkswagen Tiguan Wiper Blade Size & Fitting Guide (2016-2024)
Wiper Blade Sizes
We have not been able to establish the wiper blade sizes for the Volkswagen Tiguan from the supplier catalogues we check, so this page says so rather than publishing a figure we cannot stand behind. What we did find, and where the gap is, is set out below.
| Position | Blade length | Arm fitting |
|---|---|---|
| Front pair | No data available | Not resolved — see notes |
| Rear | 380 mm / 15 in | Vehicle-specific rear fit |
Recommended Wiper Blades for Volkswagen Tiguan
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Confidence in this data: Low front, Medium-High rear
Checked against: Autodoc Tiguan AD1
Model and body-style splits: Strongly implied (2016 pre-facelift vs 2020 facelift, and/or heated vs standard) but not established. Autodoc does not date-qualify at chassis level.
- Caution: We are not publishing a front blade length for this car. Four incompatible answers appear in the supplier data for the same chassis, so any single figure would be a guess. Resolve it by VIN with a dealer or a dated catalogue lookup.
What Fitting Type?
Catalogue fitting for the Volkswagen Tiguan: Front — Top Lock (Bosch A244S, A638S) or Pinch tab (Valeo VF913). Two different arm interfaces listed for one chassis. Rear moulded / multi-clip.
More than one arm interface is listed against this vehicle. That normally means a production-date or market change the catalogue has not dated. Do not buy on length alone — look at the connector on your own car first.
Adapter note. The Bosch set listed for this car is an Aerotwin Retrofit (AR-prefix), which uses the universal 9×3 / 9×4 hook adapter and fits any standard hook arm.
Right-hand drive. At least one supplier publishes a distinct right-hand-drive part number for this vehicle. On a UK car the blades sweep the opposite way to a left-hand-drive car, and the profile and stops differ, so buy the part the catalogue flags for right-hand drive where one exists — the references below say which.
Fit blades in pairs. Both front blades age at the same rate, so replacing only the streaking one usually means doing the other within weeks.
Recommended Wiper Blades
Bosch A244S
A244S (3397014244) 625/550 Top Lock left-hand drive; A638S (3397007638) 650/530 Top Lock left-hand drive. Rear A383H 380, AM38H 380 retrofit.
Valeo VF443
VF443 (574643) 600/500 Top Lock, drive-side flag not stated; VF913 (577913) 630/550 Pinch tab right-hand drive. Rear HR38 / VM271, 380.
Rear blade
380 mm / 15 in Rear blades are usually a moulded, vehicle-specific fit rather than a universal hook — match the part number, not just the length.
How to Replace Wiper Blades
Changing the front blades on the Volkswagen Tiguan takes a few minutes and needs no tools.
- Lift the arm away from the glass until it locks upright, and lay a folded cloth on the screen in case it drops.
- Release the old blade. Release the blade at the connector. Because more than one arm type is catalogued for this car, check which connector yours actually has before you order.
- Compare old and new side by side before fitting — same length, same connector. If the adapter does not match, stop; forcing it damages the arm.
- Fit the new blade until the catch clicks home, then tug it gently to confirm it is locked.
- Lower the arm back to the glass by hand. Repeat on the other side, then test with plenty of washer fluid on a wet screen.
Never let a bare arm snap back onto the glass — a windscreen chipped that way is not covered by the blade warranty.
When to Replace Your Wipers
Wiper rubber hardens with UV and heat rather than with mileage, so a set on a car that is parked outside will usually be finished in about 12 months whatever the distance covered. Replace them when you see any of the following:
- Streaks or a haze left behind on the return sweep
- Juddering or chattering across the glass
- Missed strips of screen, especially at the top of the sweep
- Splits, curling or a shiny, glazed edge on the rubber
- Squealing that does not clear with a wash and a wipe of the rubber
Clean the rubber with a damp cloth every few weeks and clear leaves and grit from the base of the screen; both add months to a set. A blade that still streaks after cleaning is worn, not dirty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size wiper blades does a Volkswagen Tiguan need?
No data available. We could not establish the front blade lengths for the Volkswagen Tiguan from the supplier catalogues we checked, and we will not publish a figure we cannot source. Measure the blades on the car, or use a seller’s registration lookup.
What fitting type do Volkswagen Tiguan wipers use?
The Volkswagen Tiguan is catalogued as: Front — Top Lock (Bosch A244S, A638S) or Pinch tab (Valeo VF913). Two different arm interfaces listed for one chassis. Rear moulded / multi-clip.
What rear wiper blade does a Volkswagen Tiguan take?
Rear blade for the Volkswagen Tiguan: 380 mm / 15 in Rear blades are normally a moulded vehicle-specific fit, so match the part number rather than the length alone.
How often should I replace Volkswagen Tiguan wiper blades?
About once a year for most UK cars. Wiper rubber degrades with UV, heat and grit rather than with mileage, so a car parked outside will need blades sooner than the distance covered suggests. Replace them as soon as they streak, judder or miss part of the sweep after cleaning.
Does the Volkswagen Tiguan need a right-hand-drive specific set?
Yes — at least one supplier publishes a distinct right-hand-drive part for this vehicle, listed in the references on this page. A UK car sweeps the opposite way to a left-hand-drive car and the blade profile and park position differ, so use the right-hand-drive part where the catalogue offers one.
Other Volkswagen Tiguan Guides
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Cabin Filter GuideFilter type & replacement
Battery GuideSize, type & specs
Spark Plug GuideType & gap settings
How we check fitment for this guide
We cross-reference fitment figures against manufacturer specifications and OE-supplier catalogue data where available, and matched to the standard codes that actually govern fit — battery type/group sizes, wiper lengths and fitting types, bulb fitment codes, tyre size markings, and oil specifications. We work by make, model, year, engine, and build date, because a single model can take different parts across its life. Where the right part depends on your exact vehicle, we tell you to confirm by registration or VIN. More on our method →