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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant. Great Prices for the best trailer hitch from CURT. Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" part number C13381 can be ordered online at etrailer.com or call 1-800-940-8924 for expert service.

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Highlights

Custom Fit for Your Vehicle: Mounts to existing attachment points
Standard 2" Receiver: Works with ball mounts, bike racks, and cargo carriers
Tows up to 3,500 lbs (GTW): Handles small campers, boats, and utility trailers
Holds up to 525 lbs (TW): Supports hitch-mounted accessories and gear safely
Easy Bolt-On Install: Mounts to factory holes with no welding or drilling required
Gloss Black Powder Coat: Protective base coat resists rust and corrosion over time

Features to know about

Get More Out of Your Vehicle: Class III Strength with a 2" Receiver

This Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver is built for everyday hauling. With a 3,500-lb maximum gross trailer weight and 525-lb maximum tongue weight, it handles light to moderate towing jobs with ease. The 2" x 2" receiver opening works with a wide range of ball mounts, bike racks, and cargo carriers so you can pick up gear, tow a utility trailer, or load up a couple of e-bikes without worry.

Install It Yourself Without the Hassle: Bolt-On Design and No Welding Required

You don’t need a lift or special tools to set this hitch up. It’s designed for a simple bolt-on installation using existing holes in the frame, so there’s no drilling or welding required. The precision, robotic-welded construction ensures the hitch lines up cleanly and fits the way it should, saving time in the driveway when you’re doing the install yourself.

Stay Confident on the Road: Concealed Cross Tube for a Clean Look

The hitch uses a hidden cross tube design that keeps most of the structure tucked behind the bumper, leaving only the receiver visible. It keeps your vehicle looking clean and uncluttered while still giving you full towing capability. This design also helps protect ground clearance when you’re loading up for a trip or pulling into steep driveways.

Built to Last Through Weather and Road Grime: Powder-Coated Steel Construction

The fully welded, square-tube steel frame is coated with a gloss black powder finish over a protective base coat for excellent corrosion resistance. Whether you’re driving through rain or winter road salt, the finish helps keep rust at bay so the hitch stays solid and ready for years of use.

Specs

Receiver Opening

Size: 2" x 2"

Class and Rating

Class: III
Maximum gross trailer weight: 3,500 lbs
Maximum tongue weight: 525 lbs

Warranty

Limited lifetime warranty

13381 Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver

Installation Details C13381 Installation instructions

This Product Fits The Following Vehicles

2018 - 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

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by: Dani 08/14/2026

Easiest install I have done. Maybe the 5 or 6th hitch from etrailer. I appreciate their in depth resources.

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Lazer S.

8/19/2026

Glad we could help you out again, Dani! What will you be using the hitch for now that it's installed?

by: Sean 08/12/2026

Did the whole job by myself. No extra help. 1 hour and some slight struggle and it was dialed in.

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Christopher H.

8/14/2026

Looks great Sean! Really appreciate the photo and sounds like the install went pretty quick. What are your plans for the hitch?

Sean

8/14/2026

@ChristopherH it’s for a two bike tray rack by KÜAT. Works amazingly

by: Swapnil 08/17/2026

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Pros:
The product was delivered quickly
The product felt solid quality
My 2021 VW Tiguan didnot come with factory hardware or weldnuts so I was able to use the hardware provided with the product as well as torque spec. I had to fish the bolts with rhe fishing wire provided. Apart from the slightly tricky fishing, everything was very DIY friendly.

Will post more review once my bike rack arrives and I use the hitch

Mike L.

8/19/2026

I'm happy to hear that your install went well! If you get a chance, please let us know how it works with your bike rack...

by: James 08/11/2025 One Year Later

The hitch looks like it has always been there! The installation went smoothly and your directions and video were very helpful!

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by: Michael 04/20/2026

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

I have not used this product yet, so this review will touch solely upon the installation. I have a 2019 VW Tiguan and installed this unit myself. You will need to jack up the rear of the vehicle, but install was super easy. Took me around 45 minutes solo and most of that time was me trying to figure out how to hold the hitch receiver in place as I tried to get the bolts back in.

by: Kevin 06/27/2022

Volkswagen Tiguan

Highly reco etrailer. All the bits were in the box and the install video was spot on. In fact they made it seem TOO easy. And that was my downfall. I needed a buddy to help and shared him on the video (he has the space and tools - I live in Brooklyn and don’t even have a garage). The two of us watched the install video and we’re like ‘no problem! I ordered the hitch and about a month later (not due to delivery but schedules) we finally tackled the job. And it did not go well, all ‘user error’. I meant to rewatch the video right before we did the install but we had some minor crisis so I forgot. Bad idea. Everything we did wrong was pointed out in the video: to start the hitch was really, really well built and engineered. So it doesn’t have a lot of tolerances, it basically fits perfectly. So the part in the video about cleaning off the bolt seal, that’s super important. Us idiots didn’t do that. So we struggled to get the hitch in place to line up with the bolt holes. We also did not have a lift or even decent jack to give us more space. It’s doable, but not ideal. Given how we were struggling to line up the holes we made a really stupid decision to use a jack to lift the hitch up. Kinda force it up and into place. Dumb rookie mistake that we could have avoided had we rewatched the video and re-learnt that the bumper rails are what the bolts are attached to. So is pushing it up misaligned the holes, resulting in us stripping one of the damn nuts. Luckily there was a mechanic down the road who had a set of metric taps and a lift and he kindly helped us fix our mistake. The whole exercise could have been done in less than 40 min, had it not been for our bravado and that silly expression ‘when all else fails, read the instruction manual!’
But if you watch and follow the instructions from etrailer, installing a Curt hitch on a VW 2020 Tiguan will actually be really easy. I can’t imagine how much eye-rolling their techs will do when they read this!

I do want to add that the purpose of installing this hitch was to make it easy to put bikes on the car. We also bought an Allen 3 bike hanger with an adapter for 2” hitches. Please do not buy this thing. It’s well made but poorly engineered. I’m returning it after driving the bikes around the block. Very unstable. And the adaptor has broken in many folks experiences on [line].Such a pity, because as I said, it’s well made but poorly engineered.

If anyone has a great 3 bike rack they would reco, I’m here. Really need something I can trust.

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Sierra K.

6/29/2022

Thanks for your entertaining review. As far as the bike rack, we do not carry the Allen 3 so I looked it up to see the price point and if it was a hanging rack. The bad thing about hanging racks is the bikes tend to rattle around more, but it is the most cost effective option. If you want a 3 bike rack that will do the job go with item # MPG2130. If you want an upgraded hanging style, go with item # TH9043PRO. If you want to try a platform rack they are heavier but hold onto your bike wheels instead of the frame, so no contact, less movement, and more secure, go with item # HR4000.

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by: Tony C 07/27/2019

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

If you can change a tire, you can install this hitch. No need to cut the rear valance which I did not want to do.

Bought this for my bike rack and it works great. Just have to turn off the rear back up collision avoidance when your bike is on the rack.

If you need a decent departure angle this is not the hitch for you.

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Tony C. One Year Later

7/28/2020

Works great for a bike rack mount! I use this every week to transport my bike to the park. No rattling or anything like that noticed and the receiver still looks good, not rusted or anything after a year.

by: Seth 08/22/2019

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Just what I needed. Not going to be hauling a trailer with it but excellent for cargo rack. Definitely did take note during the install video where he said to have a helping hand. Bench pressing this bad boy while trying to thread a screw was a B! Get someone to help definitely.

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Seth One Year Later

8/23/2020

It’s been a year and still great. Hooked a trailer up to it to just move it down the road with no issues. Mostly use it for bike and cargo rack. Highly recommend this hitch.

by: Shaun 05/13/2026

2024 Volkswagen Tiguan

Great fit and great shipping. Was a bit tricky installing by myself but used a jack to hold the hitch and it went well.

by: Don 10/11/2019

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

I like the hitch a lot but it took me more than 30 minutes to put it in! I did it by myself in a little over an hour. I used a little 2 ton bottle jack to hold it in place and get it around into the right position.

The directions provided were clear - it's quite straightforward.

Once the bracket is in close to the right place, if it's quite tight like mine was, I recommend you use a mallet or something to bump the brackets so the mounting holes are centered as much as possible. That will help make replacing the bolts easier. Then, to replace those bolts, put one hand on the bumper (the metal tube - not the plastic bumper cover) and move the bumper up and down and in and out. around so the bolt threads nicely. You can reach the that bumper easily in the center of the car under the license plate. Move that around until your bolt is threaded nicely, then you should be good to go. I got one of the back ones started but left it quite loose. Then I worked around and got them all in loose, then simply tightened them up and moved the exhaust back up.

It looks great. There's no cutting of the bumper cover, which is good. I was concerned about it being really low but I'm not sure it goes much below the muffler and I don't think it's the "low point" of the undercarriage.

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by: Nick 07/11/2022 One Year Later

Everything has been great. The Receiver install took about an hour.
Longest part of the wiring install was running the power cable. Everything else just plugged into the factory wiring and was very straight forward.

Hauling a 5x10 trailer with a 2020 VW Tiguan using a 2" rise hitch mount. The trailer sits level.

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by: Luis Soto 08/19/2018

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

The hitch receiver fits my 2018 VW Tiguan R Line after I did some mods, I also prefer the 2" receiver on this hitch to the 1 1/4" receiver that VW offers. The installation was not easy because they said that CURT did not test it on 2018 R Line Tiguan package. I had to lower a little bit the exhaust after installation because it was a little interference with the exhaust pipe, but after that incovinient was solved, every thing just fit good, I´m very happy to use my THULE rack on it. The receiver looks great on my Tiguan R Line, check it out the pictures.

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by: Patrick 11/24/2021

I installed the hitch yesterday on my 2022 VW Tiguan.
I had put one of these on my 2019 VW Tiguan earlier this year and it worked and fit perfectly.
I was a bit disappointed this time.
First, not having the factory bolts and having to do the fishwiring wasn't ideal. That's certainly not etrailers concern, I understand.
Second, I had to remove a large piece of trim from under the car (presumably a splash guard) in picture . It was in the way of the hitch but also covered 2 of the bolt holes as well as the access holes for fishwiring.
Third, and probably most importantly, as you can see in images, the trim on the bumper is compressed and is now bowed with the hitch installed. I even cut 2 slits into the underside of this trim to allow it to flex. In order for it to truly fit, I think I would have to do some pretty invasive surgery on that piece of bumper, which I'm not really comfortable doing. And I'd have to remove the hitch to try it, which isn't a small task.
It doesn't look that noticeable, but I'm a bit concerned the pressure the hitch is putting on the bumper will warp it over time and/or even lead to cracking.

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by: Marteka E. 06/08/2018

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

We bought this hitch to use a carrier basket for when we go on vacation. It installed in about 20 minutes with no modification needed. It’s a very well-made excellent product I highly recommend it!

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Marteka E. One Year Later

6/8/2019

Great product!! Still wonderful!!

by: Dan 06/07/2020 One Year Later

This Curt hitch from etrailer is great. I bought it for my SUV to carry bikes, this hitch works perfectly. What I like about it is the precise fit and easy installation. I really appreciate the custom fit for my vehicle.

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by: Tyler 04/24/2020

The hitch is great! It arrived quickly after I ordered it. The installation is straight forward, however, you will need a helper or some jack stands to hold the hitch in place for the installation. I installed this on my wife's 2018 VW Tiguan and it took about a half-hour. I chose the Curt brand because did does not require cutting the bumper trim. Yes, it sits lower than the other brands' model, but the loss of ground clearance is very minimal and unlikely to ever be an issue. She plans on using it with a hitch receiver bike rack.

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by: Blake 07/17/2021

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

So far so good. Install was slightly harder than shown due to the bumper bar. However, once you line it up properly it's fairly easy to get it installed. I would strongly recommend 2 people to install as the hitch is hard to set in place. I ended up using 2 jacks and moved the bumper bar lined up so we could put in the default 16mm bolt / washer in. My wife didn't complain and said it was barely noticeable so I think we have a winner. Hopefully it doesn't drag and hit anything but we live in a major city so hopefully that isn't an issue. Fits my rack nicely and we're excited to hit the local trails.

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by: Konrad D. 07/24/2018

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Easy to install. It took me a little bit longer to install it than 30 min. After removing factory bolts brackets inside frame had a little tension and misaligned with openings in frame. Hitch openings are perfectly aligned with openings in frame. Once bolts were guided the installation went smooth. Great product. It will be used for bike rack.

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by: Patrick 07/07/2021 One Year Later

Hitch is solid and works great on my 2019 VW Tiguan! It does appear to sit a little low to fit around the rear fender, but I have not scraped the pavement with it backing out of my driveway. I had it installed from my local service gas station. I use it all the time to carry up to 4 bikes around with no issues.

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by: Steven 09/13/2024

2019 Volkswagen Tiguan

Fast delivery and a great price. The receiver was installed the next day with no problems - took about an hour and a half. Instructions were complete and easy to understang.

Steven One Year Later

9/24/2025

The receiver is still going strong. We use it for both towing a small trailer and carrying a receiver rack. It was a great upgrade to our VW.

Nick S.

9/24/2025

@Steven That is great to hear all around, from the install to using it! I am glad it has worked well for you on your adventures. How often would you say you are using it?

by: Kenneth 07/29/2020

No issues with installation. Instructions were pretty straight forward so no trouble installing it with the wife. Installed it in the garage with rear wheels on a ramp for better clearance.. I drive a 2019 Tiguan SEL R-line so the design of the hitch is what works for the model.

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by: Tim 04/19/2020

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

My new Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver looks great and was a perfect fit. Installation was a breeze. Not only does it have a higher capacity than a Factory unit, I saved over $500.00!

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by: Paul 12/09/2017

I have the trailer hitch put on at Pep Boys which only charged me $50.00 to install. It fits perfectly unlike what you order from VW. VW part requires that you have to have part of the bumper cut to make the trailer hitch fit.

This trailer hit fits perfectly and I don't hit my legs when putting items in the back.

I highly recommend purchasing this product.

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by: Antonino 06/02/2021

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan

Perfect fit! Perfect directions. Bottom line if you watch the video and follow step by step instructions then your golden. If you have the Tiguan with no factory hardware I advise you to watch the video where they show you how to fun the fish wire setup. (Super easy)

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by: W 08/23/2024

Installation wasn’t so easy as expected (took 1hr +) in a well equipped garage. I wouldn’t try a DIY If you don’t have the proper and safe installation to do it. The Curt hitch receiver C13381 was installed on a 2018 Tiguan SEL

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What Hitch do I Need for My 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan? Will the One from My 2024 Fit?
Hello Craig, They changed the frame on the Volkswagen Tiguan for the 2025 model, so the one from before that you were able to move from car to car will no longer fit. We use the picture from the 2024 for the pre-order because it will look somewhat the same, but will obviously be different to bolt up to the new frame. So the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13381 will not fit your new 2025, but when they are done designing the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom...
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Recommended Hitch for a 2024 VW Tiguan
Hey David, welcome back and congrats on the new SUV! You are correct the Curt Hitch item # C13381 you purchased back in 2020 does indeed fit your new 2024 VW Tiguan. The Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches item # RHK is going to get you set up with all new bolts, spacers, nuts, and includes the necessary fish wire tools for routing those bolts through your VW's frame. You'll want to input C13381 where it says Hitch Item Number on the item # RHK product page. I linked an installation...
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The distance from the ground to the top of the receiver tube opening on the Curt # C12177 is approximately 11-1/2 inches. This is also true for the Curt Class III - 2 inch Hitch Receiver # C13381.
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Will The Thule Epos 3 Be Compatible With Curt C13381 Hitch On 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan SE?
Hello Kara, thanks for reaching out. The Thule Epos 3 Bike Rack # TH69XE will indeed work with the Curt # C13381 hitch on the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. I went out to our warehouse to measure the # C13381 hitch. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the receiver was 2-1/2", so this will be good to use with the Epos. As far as bumper clearance, this hitch will have 5-1/2" of clearance when measured from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge of the bumper....
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Yes, it will Veronica. The Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack item # Y02443 is going to fold up with both the Curt item # C13381 or Draw-Tite item # DT53GR hitches on your 2024 VW Tiguan. The closest part of the bike rack when folded up is 7" from the hitch pin hole so you'll have plenty of clearance. Out of those two hitches, I recommend the Draw-Tite item # DT53GR. It sits back a bit farther underneath your Tiguan and has the built in tab if you want to attach a wiring harness like the item #...
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Hey Nicholas, we only can get you the complete install hardware kit with the part # RHK and can't get just the bolts. It might be best to find the bolts local to you if you can. The bolt size is 7/16-14 UNC,1-1/2,GRD8.
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This is actually something that we have run into with the 2021 VW Tiguan. Curt is aware of this and is updating their hitches to come with hardware. That being said, the new instructions I found utilize 7/16-14 x 1 1/2 Grade 8 carriage bolts to attach the # C13381 to your vehicle. They do have a few odd parts for this installation, so you could purchase our Hitch Hardware Kit # RHK and we will get everything put together and shipped out for you.
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When we installed the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13381 on a 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan in our shop the top inside of the receiver tube sat at 11-1/2" tall. Using a Curt Multi-Ball Mount # C62KR that does not have a rise or drop would put your coupler height at 12" to the bottom of the coupler. Without knowing the height of your 14 foot john boat trailer when it sits level I cannot tell you if you will need a rise style ball mount like the Curt Ball Mount # C45070. If you can tell me...
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The only trailer hitch options we have confirmed for a 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan at this time are from Curt, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13381 is what I recommend. It has a class III rating with 2" opening that will work great for towing or hitch mounted accessories. It also has a hidden design so only the receiver tube will be shown. It doesn't look like there are any confirmed option for Draw-Tite at this time.
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Hey Mike, for your 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan both the etrailer hitch part # e43ZR and the Curt # C13381 have concealed crosstubes. These hitches are basically identically designed with only real difference being the etrailer has a matte black finish and the Curt a gloss black. For an even more hidden option we have the Hidden Hitch part # DT62GR which has a removable hitch opening that makes it basically totally invisible when not in use.
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We do indeed have replacement hardware for the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13381 for your VW Tiguan; what you will need is the following: - Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches # RHK All you need to do is click # RHK, enter "C13381" in the "Hitch Item Number" box, select "Curt" from the “Manufacturer” drop-down menu, hit "Add to Cart" and you're set.
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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan With No Bumper or Fascia Trimming
There is one hitch that fits your 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan which does not require any type of trimming of the bumper or the plastic fascia, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13381, which is why I recommend it for your Tiguan. This hitch installs very simply by removing factory bolts from underneath the vehicle, raising the hitch up and into place, and reinstalling the bolts. It is about as easy as it gets to install a trailer hitch, as you can see by the linked video of the hitch being...
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What to Do with the Extra Trim Added to the 2022 VW Tiguan, R-Line for Hitch Receiver Install
Thanks for the pictures! The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item # C13381 you were looking at is a confirmed fit for all models of the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. It looks like VW has added some extra trim pieces for the R-Line model. Those will need to be removed or at the very least trimmed down significantly for the hitch receiver to be installed. I have attached an installation video. Removing or modifying these trim pieces will not affect the function of your hitch receiver.
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