Second Hand Volkswagen Tiguan Glove Box

Both years fall within the second-generation Tiguan (Mk2, 2016–present), so a 2018 glove box is from the same generation as your 2020 car and is a strong candidate for a match. That said, there was a facelift in 2020 which may have brought minor trim changes to the interior, so confirm the exact part number with your breaker against both registrations before buying. Never assume fitment is guaranteed across a facelift boundary.

No — the first-generation Tiguan ran from 2007 to 2016 and the second generation from 2016 onwards, and these are completely different body shells with different interior architectures. A glove box from a Mk1 will not transfer to a Mk2, and vice versa. Always tell your breaker which generation your car belongs to, or simply quote your registration and let them confirm.

No — the glove box is an interior trim part and fitment is determined by the generation and trim level, not by whether your car has a diesel, petrol, or hybrid engine. You can safely ignore engine variants when searching, but do confirm the generation and trim with your breaker.

Trim level can affect the specification and finish of interior parts including the glove box, so it is worth telling your breaker which trim your car is. In many cases the basic unit is shared, but there may be cosmetic differences such as finish, lighting, or cooling features depending on the trim fitted. Ask your breaker to match the trim as closely as possible to avoid visible mismatches.

The original Mk1 Tiguan ran from 2007 to 2016, and the Mk2 also started in 2016, so a 2016 donor car could be either generation depending on when in the year it was built. Your 2014 car is definitely Mk1, so you need to confirm with your breaker that any 2016 part is also from a Mk1 vehicle — crossing the generation boundary is very unlikely to give a compatible fit.

A glove box is generally considered an interior trim part and does not involve safety-critical systems, so many owners do tackle it themselves. That said, on some Tiguan variants the glove box area may be adjacent to components such as the passenger airbag, so take care not to disturb any airbag wiring during removal. If you are in any doubt, have the swap carried out by a competent mechanic.