2017 Volkswagen Tiguan problems, recalls, safety rating, MPG & value

Q: Does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

Q: What gas mileage does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan at about 22 mpg combined (20 city / 24 highway).

Q: How much is a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan worth?

Comparable 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan listings run roughly $11,995–$18,998, typically around $16,192 (from 18 vehicles).

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan at a glance

Safety recalls4

Owner complaints73

Combined22 mpg

Typical price$16,192

Free: specs, open recalls for that exact car, build sheet and fair price.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls 4

Unknown Or Other NHTSA Campaign #18V329000 · 16/05/2018

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.

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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

Seat Belts:pretensioner NHTSA Campaign #16V955000 · 29/12/2016

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…

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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

Air Bags:frontal NHTSA Campaign #18V102000 · 09/02/2018

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."

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. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.

Unknown Or Other NHTSA Campaign #21V321000 · 05/05/2021

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 …

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A recall applies to a model year, but only a VIN check shows whether a specific car has had the repair done.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan common problems

The most-reported problem areas from 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags

Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.

Steering

Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Engine

Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Fuel/propulsion System

Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

Power Train

Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Structure

Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg

City20 mpg

Highway24 mpg

Est. annual fuel cost$3,450

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov, averaged across trims.

What's a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan worth?

Low

$11,995

Typical price

$16,192

High

$18,998

From 18 comparable 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,250

Depreciation (5 yrs)$1,550

Total$18,800

Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($16,192) with the same model 5 model-years older ($14,666), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan trims & engines on record

Trims

S, Limited · S 4 Motion, Limited 4Motion · Wolfsburg · SEL 4Motion · Sport · Wolfsburg 4Motion · Sport 4Motion

Engines

2.0L 4-cyl 200 hp

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles on record

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S, LimitedWVGAV7AX8HK020812

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S, LimitedWVGAV7AX1HK001163

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S, LimitedWVGAV7AX3HK052616

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S, LimitedWVGAV7AX7HW505905 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S, LimitedWVGAV7AXXHK044920

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S, LimitedWVGAV7AX2HK045317 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4 Motion, Limited 4MotionWVGBV7AX3HK000875 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S, LimitedWVGAV7AX3HW509661 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4 Motion, Limited 4MotionWVGBV7AX2HK053356 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Sport 4MotionWVGUV7AX3HK011559

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan S 4 Motion, Limited 4MotionWVGBV7AX0HK053632

Other Volkswagen Tiguan model years

2021 2020 2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2005

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have any safety recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Based on 73 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, steering, engine.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan get?

The U.S. EPA rates the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan at about 22 mpg combined (20 city / 24 highway).

How much is a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan worth?

Comparable 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan listings run roughly $11,995–$18,998, typically around $16,192 (from 18 vehicles).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.