CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 76 complaints with NHTSA, including 6 crashes, 4 injuries.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (30 reports).
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards
Volkswagen is recalling certain vehicles that were used internally and sold without confirmation they were built to all applicable federal safety requirements.
Modified VWs May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules
Some 2011-2017 Volkswagen vehicles were modified while they were in an internal evaluation period, and those changes may mean the vehicles do not fully comply with all applicable federal regulatory requirements.
Driver Air Bag May Not Protect You in a Crash
Certain 2017-2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited vehicles have a front driver air bag that may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States.
Airbags or Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail in a Crash
Certain vehicles may have driver or passenger frontal airbags, side or head airbags, or seat belt pretensioners that may not deploy or activate properly.
Most common 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan problems
Problem areas named in the 76 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 30 |
| Engine | 15 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Electrical System | 12 |
| Unknown Or Other | 9 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 6 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Structure | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 3 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
What owners report
Intermittent lack of steering and steering wheel fell off luckily it happened while driving slow otherwise could have caused a major accident.
Ive had every now and then a steering wheel light come on then come off. Well today 9/1/26 I had lost all steering to my 2017 vw tiguan. The electronic power steering has failed and I believe this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. And push for a recall to be made on these vehicles.
A/C has been a consistent issue since I purchased this from Columbia SC- CarMax's dealership in 2022. I've replaced the compressor and valves, and no resolve. The car sucks up oil and the electrical system is wacky!
No crash or incident occurred. While starting the vehicle normally, the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed fault code P0588 â driver side airbag igniter at resistance limit. The mechanic confirmed that all airbags are non-functional as a result of this fault. No accident, collision, or unusual event preceded this failure. The part failed during normal use and operation. This is the same component covered under Safety Recall 69P4, issued February 2017 for driver and passenger airbag igniters on 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. My VIN was not included in that recall but is experiencing the identical failure. I purchased this vehic
I am filing this complaint to seek a full buyback and debt cancellation for a 2017 VW Tiguan (VIN: [XXX] ) sold to me by Carvana for $40,000. Summary of Deception: Carvana sold this vehicle as "Certified" with a "150-Point Inspection" guarantee. This was a fraudulent misrepresentation. Within six months, the vehicle required 45+ mechanical services, including a full internal teardown that revealed catastrophic wiring corrosion caused by a long-term sunroof leak. These were latent defects present at the time of sale. The vehicle has has 2 Turbos: one recalled (now currently being recalled again) and one replaced 3 months into ownership. The vehicle slowed down on [XXX] traffic and I had to
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan questions
Does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan: Vehicles May Not Meet Federal Safety Standards; Modified VWs May Not Meet Federal Safety Rules; Driver Air Bag May Not Protect You in a Crash; Airbags or Seat Belt Pretensioners May Fail in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Based on 76 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (30), Engine (15), Steering (13).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.