2017 Volkswagen Tiguan: Recalls, Problems & MPG
Here are the deets on the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan: 4 recalls, 76 owner complaints and up to 22 mpg combined.
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Recalls
4 vehicle recalls from the manufacturer. Repairs are free. Check your VIN to see if one is still open on your car.
Seat belts, Airbags Vehicle recall #16V955000 · 2016 · 5,947 vehicles
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi a7, a4, a6, Volkswagen golf and tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that May not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi q7, a4 sedan, a4 allroad, and 2018 Audi q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners May…
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Airbags Vehicle recall #18V102000 · 2018 · 3,768 vehicles
What's wrong: 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. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (fmvss) number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Why it matters: In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags May not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: 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.
Other / unknown Vehicle recall #18V329000 · 2018 · 252 vehicles
What's wrong: 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. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period May cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Why it matters: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
The fix: 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.
Other / unknown Vehicle recall #21V321000 · 2021 · 46 vehicles
What's wrong: 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. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and May have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles May fail to comply with the requirements of…
Why it matters: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements May have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
The fix: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021.
Most-reported problems
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component. One complaint can list several components. 0 mention a fire, 4 injuries and 1 deaths were reported.
What owners describe
- Airbags (30): the most common themes are warning light on (9), fails to deploy (3).
- Engine (15): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (6), warning light on (4).
- Steering (13): the most common themes are steering problems (11).
- Electrical (12): the most common themes are stalls / loses power (4), warning light on (4).
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has 76 owner complaints, ranking #13 of 18 Tiguan model years for complaints (well below the 128 average). Complaints peaked in 2022 (21 filed that year). The typical problem showed up when the car was about 5 years old, at a median of 26,000 miles. Neighboring years: 2016 (96 complaints, 2 recalls), 2018 (284 complaints, 14 recalls).
Engines & fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 L 4-cyl turbo | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 20 | 24 | 22 | Premium |
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FAQ
Does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are free at any dealer, no matter how old the car is. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA. The most-reported areas are airbags (30), engine (15), steering (13).
What gas mileage does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
EPA ratings run up to 22 mpg combined (2.0 L, Automatic (S6)), across 1 engine and transmission combos.
Where can I get a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan repair manual?
eManualOnline sells downloadable manuals, Mitchell 1 DIY and ALLDATAdiy sell online access to factory repair data, and Haynes sells printed guides and online access. Pick a download if you want to keep it, or a subscription for wiring diagrams and TSBs.