Volkswagen · Tiguan · 2017
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
4
Recalls
72
Complaints
4/5
Safety Rating
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 recalls and 72 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 4 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: air bags (19 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Research Context
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan page works best as a research starting point. Complaint totals show how much owner-reported activity exists, while recalls and investigations help show whether any of that activity turned into formal safety action.
Because this is a newer-era vehicle page, it usually helps to compare this year against nearby model years before deciding whether a complaint pattern looks isolated or persistent. On this page, the most prominent complaint area is air bags with 19 reported complaints.
Best Research Moves
- Use the complaint log to understand what owners were actually reporting instead of relying only on the raw complaint total.
- Review the recall section even if the total is smaller, because a limited number of recalls can still point to meaningful safety actions.
- This page is primarily a complaints-and-recalls research surface, so compare nearby model years before treating the complaint total as a standalone verdict.
Key Takeaways
- The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan currently shows 4 NHTSA recalls listed on this page and 72 owner-reported complaints.
- This page currently shows no linked NHTSA investigations.
- This page reflects complaint volume, recall history, and NHTSA test data, but it does not diagnose causes or rank reliability by itself.
- Safety data currently shows 4/5 overall NHTSA safety rating.
- The most frequently reported complaint categories on this page are air bags (19), unknown or other (6), steering (6).
- Vehicle
- 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Recalls
- 4
- Complaints
- 72
- Safety Rating
- 4/5
How to Interpret This Page
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
If you are researching a used vehicle, start with the complaint categories, compare them against the recall list, and then check nearby model years to see whether the same issue profile repeats. That usually produces a better buying or research signal than treating the raw complaint total as a standalone safety ranking.
NHTSA Crash Test Performance
Frontal Crash Test
Side Crash Test
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
17.4% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
ESC: StandardForward Collision Warning: NoLane Departure Warning: No
Recall Notices
NHTSANHTSA ID: 21V321000May 05, 2021
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. 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 various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Remedy Status
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V329000May 16, 2018
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. 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.
Remedy Status
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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
NHTSA ID: 18V102000February 09, 2018
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 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."
Remedy Status
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
NHTSA ID: 16V955000December 29, 2016
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 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 not activate properly.
Remedy Status
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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.
Owner Complaints
72 totalPOWER TRAIN,ENGINE
Dec 3, 2025
On December 3, 2025, Volkswagen of XXX performed an intake manifold recall repair on our 2017 Tiguan (VIN: [XXX] ) while the vehicle was under factory warranty. Approximately six weeks later the low coolant warning light appeared and the vehicle began actively leaking coolant. No...
Preview excerpt
STEERING
Oct 2, 2025
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Steering rack and pinion, yes. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? There is no power steering and unable to make a quick turn to maneuver the car around a poten...
Preview excerpt
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 20, 2025
when was driven i lost power and got the ECU light and check engine light when scan for codes got fuel system and also car went into limp mode and had low fuel reading from live feeding and since have replaced the high pressure fuel pump and live reading are good now it still won...
Preview excerpt
AIR BAGS
CRASHAug 12, 2025
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). There is now an "ERROR: Airbag" warning on...
Preview excerpt
AIR BAGS
Aug 9, 2025
Turning on the car I got a notification on my dash that says error airbag with the light icon.
STEERING
Jun 12, 2025
Steering rack and pinion failed. Lost power steering while driving. Failed part is inside no way to change part without changing whole steering rack and pinion.
ENGINE
Jun 9, 2025
Timing chain and engine issues and repairs
AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE
May 31, 2025
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after a rainstorm, the contact became aware that the interior of the vehicle was flooded, and that water had entered the vehicle through the sunroof. The contact stated that the air bag w...
Preview excerpt
ENGINE
May 26, 2025
timing chain repairs and replacement
STEERING
Mar 9, 2025
Power Steering assist is completely disabled. No power steering. Intermittent problem increasing in frequency. Diagnosed as defective rack'n'pinion steering gear and related electrical components. 63,000 mi. 2017. Tiguan. After many restarts or left over night steering assist may...
Preview excerpt
Showing 10 recent complaints from 72 total
View Full Complaint LogCompare Related Vehicles
Why Compare These Pages
The strongest comparison flow is usually: exact vehicle-year page, then nearby years of the same model, then other 2017 Volkswagen models. That sequence helps separate one-off year spikes from broader make-wide patterns.
More Volkswagen Tiguan Years
2018 Volkswagen TiguanCompare this year against 2017 for complaint and recall shifts.13r273c2016 Volkswagen TiguanCompare this year against 2017 for complaint and recall shifts.2r95c2019 Volkswagen TiguanCompare this year against 2017 for complaint and recall shifts.5r171c2015 Volkswagen TiguanCompare this year against 2017 for complaint and recall shifts.4r62c2020 Volkswagen TiguanCompare this year against 2017 for complaint and recall shifts.3r124c2014 Volkswagen TiguanCompare this year against 2017 for complaint and recall shifts.3r81c
More 2017 Volkswagen Models
2017 Volkswagen GolfAnother 2017 Volkswagen option for same-year comparison.5r185c2017 Volkswagen JettaAnother 2017 Volkswagen option for same-year comparison.7r158c2017 Volkswagen PassatAnother 2017 Volkswagen option for same-year comparison.7r107c2017 Volkswagen GTIAnother 2017 Volkswagen option for same-year comparison.2r50c2017 Volkswagen TouaregAnother 2017 Volkswagen option for same-year comparison.1r24c2017 Volkswagen BeetleAnother 2017 Volkswagen option for same-year comparison.4r14c
Frequently Asked Questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has 4 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?
NHTSA has received 72 owner-reported complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan.
What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan are air bags (19 reports), unknown or other (6 reports), steering (6 reports).
Does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA has 4 recalls on record for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Scroll up to review the published recall summaries, consequences, and remedies. To check for unrepaired recalls on your specific vehicle, use your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Check Another Vehicle
Look up recalls and complaints for any year, make, and model.
This page summarizes publicly available data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaint counts reflect reports submitted to NHTSA by vehicle owners and do not by themselves prove defect severity or vehicle safety. Safety ratings may not be available for all vehicle-years. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. For official information, visit the official NHTSA page for this vehicle.