Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 recalls, 72 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
4
Recalls
72
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
18V329000
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, 201...
16V955000
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volk...
18V102000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these ve...
21V321000
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 G...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | On December 3, 2025, Volkswagen of XXX performed an intake manifold recall repair on our 2017 Tiguan... |
| Oct 2, 2025 | STEERING | What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? S... |
| Aug 20, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | when was driven i lost power and got the ECU light and check engine light when scan for codes got fu... |
| Aug 12, 2025 | AIR BAGS | During a collision in which my vehicle was struck by another driver, the airbag warning light activa... |
| Aug 9, 2025 | AIR BAGS | Turning on the car I got a notification on my dash that says error airbag with the light icon. |
| Jun 12, 2025 | STEERING | Steering rack and pinion failed. Lost power steering while driving. Failed part is inside no way to ... |
| Jun 9, 2025 | ENGINE | Timing chain and engine issues and repairs |
| May 31, 2025 | AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after a... |
| May 26, 2025 | ENGINE | timing chain repairs and replacement |
| Mar 9, 2025 | STEERING | Power Steering assist is completely disabled. No power steering. Intermittent problem increasing in ... |
| Jan 26, 2025 | AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS | My [XXX] daughter was a front seat passenger in her friend‘s car the 2017 Tiguan when the driver sw... |
| Jan 26, 2025 | STEERING | the power steering system fails sometimes. that happens most of the time when you start the vehicle... |
| Jan 8, 2025 | STEERING,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I am filing this complaint to seek a full buyback and debt cancellation for a 2017 VW Tiguan (VIN: [... |
| Jun 21, 2024 | ENGINE | The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the ... |
| Mar 19, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I was driving and the fuel gauge quit working randomly. I am unsure how much gas is in my vehicle. I... |
| Nov 20, 2023 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | I started to get an "airbag error" message on the dash and then noticed that my horn no longer works... |
| Oct 12, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The clock spring is broken on the 2017 Tiguan 4 motion @ 67,017 miles. The airbag light immediately ... |
| Sep 1, 2023 | STEERING | Steering column locks upon start up. The light is red on the dashboard. You can not power steer the... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | Clock Spring - Crackling sound in steering wheel when turning right and left; airbag indicator |
| Jul 28, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Airbag light went on at 56k miles. VW service told us it was a faulty airbag. I paid 2k to have pass... |