Will The PortablePET Twistep Hitch Mounted Step interfere With My 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Sensors

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Will the PortablePET Twistep Hitch Mounted Step for 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches fit my VW 2021 Tiguan R-Line? Can it be adjusted to fit and stow under the car? If it can’t be stowed, will it interfere with my backup camera? Thanks!

asked by: Gail

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Hey, Gail.

The PortablePET Twistep part # HE3052 wont interfere with your backup camera but could interfere with any sort of backup sensors. Your 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan should have 4 backup sensors across your rear bumper. The Step is 22" wide so it's very possible that a sensor could think there is something there because of the step. Especially if you can't put it in the stow position.

The step is made to go into any 1-1/4" and 2" hitches.

expert reply by: Gwendolyn Y

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Gail

12/30/2025

Will the PortablePET Twistep Hitch Mounted Step for 1-1/4inch and 2inch Hitches fit my VW 2021 Tiguan R-Line? Can it be adjusted to fit and stow under the car?

Gwendolyn Y.

12/31/2025

@Gail the step is made to fit into any 1-1/4" or 2" hitches. So yes, it will fit into your hitch. We have a full video showing how to adjust the step. I've linked it below for you. We have never personally mounted this step on a 2021 Tiguan R-Line so can't say for sure if it will fit and stow under your your vehicle. You would need to check for clearance.

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