Can I Install the Curt Hitch C99RJ on a 2025 VW Tiguan w/out Trimming?

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Hi, For my 2025 VW Tiguan I need a hitch. C99RJ is the correct part number according to etrailer. The posted instruction pdf on etrailer states to trim the bumper cover. I am not allowed to modify the bumper cover its a lease car and feedback from customers on your site state they did not need to trim the bumper. Can you confirm bumper cover modification is not necessary? Thanks

asked by: Paul I

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Hey Paul. You can indeed install the Curt Hitch item # C99RJ on your 2025 VW Tiguan without trimming. The only issue with not trimming the lower fascia when installing the Curt item # C99RJ is that square tube connecting the receiver touches the trim. This is why Curt recommends in their installation instructions to cut some of it off. The installation instructions regularly over-estimate the amount that needs to be trimmed.

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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Paul I.

4/6/2026

Hi Jerred, Thanks. I'll use it only for my bike rack

Jerred H.

4/6/2026

@PaulI You're welcome. You'll be good then. You won't need to worry about trimming that fascia.

Mark A.

5/15/2026

@JerredH Hi Jerrod. I just bought this same hitch for my new 2026 Tiguan and plan to use it exclusively with a bike rack. Can I get away without trimming or does the 2026 Tiguan require it ? Thanks.

Jerred H.

5/17/2026

@MarkA Hey Mark congrats on the new SUV. The installation process for the Curt item # C99RJ hitch is going to be the same on the 2026 Tiguan as it is on the 2025 Tiguan. You should be able to get away with not trimming.

Answer 1

Hey Matthew, while I don't have that exact figure I can tell you that the hitch opening of the Curt hitch #C99RJ is going to fit right up under the rear bumper of your 2025 Tiguan so you'd need to measure the distance from the rear bumper…

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Answer 2

Hi Kate! We actually have a hitch available for your 2025 VW Tiguan with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" #C99RJ. I confirmed this directly with Curt, just to be sure. The only wiring we have available is the Curt…

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Answer 3

Good morning Don. The custom-fit plug and play Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector C56RJ for your 2026 VW Tiguan is still preorder as of now (3-9-26). Unfortunately I can't see when they will show up, so I…

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Answer 4

Hi Thomas! While the Curt hitch #C99RJ will fit your 2026 VW Tiguan, there will be a pretty minimal amount of cutting to complete the install (see included image). It is a pretty small piece that needs to be cut, and it is on the underside of the…

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Answer 5

Hey Joe, we have confirmed that the Curt hitch part #C99RJ fits all models of the 2026 Volkswagen Tiguan including the SEL R-Line Turbo models. When you say plug and play do you mean is there no drilling or welding? If so, this is true there is no…

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Answer 6

Hello James, thanks for reaching out. The Curt Trailer Hitch #C99RJ will fit the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. I do not believe there have been any major changes for the 2026 model so it SHOULD cross over to the 2026 but this is not something we have…

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Answer 7

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…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 10

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 11

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 12

Yes, it will work. You'll just need to cut the Lance 6-pin connector out and rewire it into the etrailer Trailer Wiring 7-Way Upgrade Kit w/ Junction Box and RV Style Connector item #e99011. Here are the individual functions of that Lance 6-pin:…

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