The Lemon Index2017 Volkswagen Tiguan.
The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is better than average by owner complaints: 22 complaints in its first 3 years and a Lemon Index of 73, where 100 is the average car. Owners complain most about airbags, it has 4 recalls, and it gets 21 to 22 mpg combined. The best Volkswagen Tiguan year is 2014.
Before you buy. What matters most for this car.
How serious. Out of 76 owner complaints, owners reported:
Every Volkswagen Tiguan year. 2017 is highlighted. Lower is better.
What owners complain about most. From owner complaints to the government.
Share of this year's owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not the share of cars that break. One complaint can name more than one area.
When owners reported problems. From owner complaints to the government.
Most owners who filed a complaint with NHTSA had 3K to 39K miles on the car (23 complaints listed the miles). This shows when people who had a problem reported it, not the odds that your car will have it.
Recalls 4
- unknown or other 2021
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.
- unknown or other 2018
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.
- airbags 2018
The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States.
Show all 4 recalls
- seat belts 2016
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.
Recall repairs are free at any dealer. A recall only matters if it's still open on that exact car, so check its VIN.
Problems Volkswagen told dealers about
Volkswagen sent dealers 585 repair notes for this car. The ones about its biggest problems:
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a…
- Customer states noise from the engine/turbo and/or MIL-on and misfire faults
- Water leaks from the sunroof/overhead light console area, Park distance to sensitive to…
Ask a seller or mechanic if these were done. Some are free under warranty or a special program.
Safety
Crash test details
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Fuel cost and engines
About $3600–3800 a year in fuel (EPA estimate). Engines: 2.0L 4-cyl.
In owners' words
The airbag light is on in my vehicle and it was not listed on the airbag recall list. Has there been an unpublished update on the recall? The car was idling in driveway.
2017 Volkswagen Tiguan owner · NHTSA complaint 11320923
Quick answers
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Yes, better than average by government complaints. It drew 1.4× fewer complaints than average filed with NHTSA in its first 3 years, per car sold (Lemon Index 73; 100 is average, lower is better). The best Volkswagen Tiguan year by this measure is 2014.
What are the most common 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan problems?
In owner complaints to the government, the parts named most are airbags (27%), electrical (23%) and engine (14%). That is the share of complaints, not the share of cars that break.
How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
4 safety recalls (latest: unknown or other). Recall repairs are free at any dealer; check a specific car's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan get?
21 to 22 mpg combined, depending on the engine (EPA estimate).
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan safe?
NHTSA gave it 4 out of 5 stars overall in its best tested version. Ratings differ by body style, and the full table is on the advanced page.
At what mileage do 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan problems start?
Half of the owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 3,800 and 39,300 miles. The middle report was at 26,000 miles, from 23 complaints.
Does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have transmission problems?
Transmission and drivetrain issues make up 9% of its owner complaints.
How much does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan cost in fuel a year?
About $3600 to $3800 a year, by the EPA's current estimate.
What engines does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
2.0L 4-cyl.
What Volkswagen Tiguan year is better than the 2017?
By owner complaints per car sold, the best recent years are 2014, 2015 and 2021.
Lemon Index = safety complaints filed with the U.S. government (NHTSA) in a car's first 3 years, per car sold, against the average car of the same model year. 100 is average; lower is better. A complaint is an owner's report, not a confirmed defect. How it works