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

Updated 05/17/2026 | Published 04/01/2026

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Question:

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

Expert Reply:

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.