2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
The Verdict
Worst problem area
Airbags & Restraints
Airbags & Restraints leads by volume: 30 of 75 complaints (40%) mention it.
Complaints filed fell from 96 in 2016 to 75 in 2017.
Data last changed . Sources: NHTSA complaints and recalls, EPA fuel economy data. Methodology
Cost, Fuel Economy & Complaint History
| Category | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | vs. 2017 Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual fuel cost ($) | 3,350–3,500 | 3,350–3,500 | 3,500–3,700 | 2,600–3,500 | 2,500–2,600 | |
| Combined MPG | 22–23 | 22–23 | 21–22 | 22–24 | 24–25 | |
| City / Highway MPG | 20–21 / 26 | 20–21 / 26 | 20 / 23–24 | 19–22 / 25–27 | 21–22 / 29 | |
| CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi) | 393–395 | 393–395 | 412–424 | 368–407 | 355–367 | |
| Complaints filed | 62 | 96 | 75 | 282 | 189 | |
| Recalls issued | 4 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 5 | |
| Crash-involved complaints | 1 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | |
| Fire-involved complaints | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | |
| Injuries reported | 4 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 5 | |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Configurations compared | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Not compared: this database has no vehicle sales or registration figures, so a raw count mostly reflects how many were sold, not how safe the vehicle is.
Common questions
How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.
What is the most common complaint about the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Airbags & Restraints: 30 of 75 NHTSA complaints (40%) mention it.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
EPA rates it 21–22 MPG combined.
How much does it cost to fuel a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?
EPA estimates $3,500–$3,700 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.
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EPA-Rated Configurations (2)
| Configuration | Transmission | Cylinders | Displacement | Drivetrain | Fuel Type | Vehicle Class | City | Highway | Combined | Annual Fuel Cost | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Configuration 1 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0L | Front-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD | 20 mpg | 24 mpg (high) | 22 mpg (high) | $3,500 (low) | 412 g/mi (low) |
| Configuration 2 | Automatic (S6) | 4 | 2.0L | All-Wheel Drive | Premium | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 20 mpg | 23 mpg (low) | 21 mpg (low) | $3,700 (high) | 424 g/mi (high) |
Complaints by Category
| Category | Complaints | Crash-Involved | Fire-Involved | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Transmission & Drivetrain | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel System | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension, Wheels & Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Airbags & Restraints | 30 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| Driver Assistance & Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Body, Seats & Latches | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility & Lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.
Recalls (4)
UNKNOWN OR OTHER · Campaign 21V321000 · May 6, 2021
Defect: 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.
Consequence: Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, or fire.
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.
UNKNOWN OR OTHER · Campaign 18V329000 · May 22, 2018
Defect: 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.
Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · Campaign 18V102000 · Feb 14, 2018
Defect: 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."
Consequence: In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
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. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE; SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER · Campaign 16V955000 · Jan 5, 2017
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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.
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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.