Best Hitch for a Bike Rack on a 2024 VW Tiguan
Updated 09/02/2025 | Published 08/05/2025
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Question:
Will this rack completely fold upright on a 2024 VW Tiguan SE with the custom fit Draw-Tite DT53GR or Curt C13381 receiver hitch? If so, any other issues?
asked by: Veronica
Expert Reply:
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 # C56403 with the item # 18144. When installed the hitch pin hole sits 3" inside your rear bumper, so you'll still have 4" of clearance when the Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack item # Y02443 is folded up.
Do you plan on doing any towing with your VW?
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Jerred H.
9/2/2025
Hey Veronica, did you decide to go with the Draw-Tite hitch for your VW Tiguan? I'm curious if the Yakima HoldUp Bike Rack is working well with it, especially since you have that extra clearance. Let me know how it turned out, as it could help others with similar setups!