2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

▲ Better than typical

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:56:56.168Z

This year had at least 30% fewer complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

2017: 73 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2009	167
2010	109
2011	160
2012	152
2013	139
2014	82
2015	62
2016	95
2017	73
2018	274
2019	183
2020	132
2021	126
2022	243
2023	57
2024	54
2025	38
2026	20

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

AIR BAGS 33%

33% of complaints: air bags — 24 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY DEATH

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During a collision in which my vehicle was struck by another driver, the airbag warning light activated, my seatbelt locked in place, and white smoke with a strong electrical smell filled the cabin. No airbags deployed (frontal or side).

NHTSA ODI report, 20250813

My [XXX] daughter was a front seat passenger in her friendâs car the 2017 Tiguan when the driver swerved to avoid another car and struck a pole. The damage was primarily on the front passenger side of the car. My daughter hit the windshield.

NHTSA ODI report, 20250403

PURCHASED 05/19/2017. HORN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS DID NOT WORK IN APPROXIMATELY 12/2017. WAS REPAIRED AND TOLD WAS A COIL PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180419

ENGINE 21%

21% of complaints: engine — 15 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 15%

15% of complaints: steering — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 15%

15% of complaints: electrical system — 11 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY

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PURCHASED 05/19/2017. HORN AND DASHBOARD LIGHTS DID NOT WORK IN APPROXIMATELY 12/2017. WAS REPAIRED AND TOLD WAS A COIL PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180419

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 6 distinct reports on file.

CRASH

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20170228 — air bags, seat belts

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017.

Campaign 16V955000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20180530 — air bags

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Campaign 18V102000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20181129 — unknown or other

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018.

Campaign 18V329000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20210520 — unknown or other

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles.

Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

Campaign 21V321000 — check if this car was fixed