Does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 recalls on file with NHTSA, including issues with seat belts:pretensioner.

How many complaints have been filed for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

100 consumer complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan.

Are there technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

There are 575 technical service bulletins (TSBs) on file with NHTSA for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan.

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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan service and repair manual — a detailed, factory-style reference for maintenance, diagnostics, and repair. Use it to confirm correct procedures, specifications, and system coverage before you start work.

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Step-by-step repair procedures and service information
Specifications and reference data (where provided)
Electrical diagnostics with wiring diagrams
Coverage across major systems: engine, transmission/driveline, brakes, steering, suspension, HVAC, and more

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Wolfsburg Edition Sport Utility 4-Door
SEL Sport Utility 4-Door
S Sport Utility 4-Door
Track & Fun Sport Utility 4-Door
Highline Sport Utility 4-Door
Sport Sport Utility 4-Door
Base Sport Utility 4-Door
Comfortline Sport Utility 4-Door
Trendline Sport Utility 4-Door
Sport & Style Sport Utility 4-Door

Engines covered

2.0L 1984CC 121Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged
1.4L 1390CC 85Cu. In. l4 GAS DOHC Turbocharged

Index / Table of contents

Body
Brakes
Chassis Electrical
Driveline
Engine Cooling
Engine Electrical
Engine Mechanical
Engine Performance & Emission Controls
Fuel System
General Information & Identification
Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Systems
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Clutch, & Transfer Case
Wiring Diagrams

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Vehicle Safety Data

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls & Complaints

NHTSA #16V95500029/12/2016Component: 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

Consequence

In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or functi

Remedy

Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt

NHTSA #21V32100005/05/2021Component: 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

Consequence

Vehicles that do not meet all regulatory requirements may have an increased risk of injury, crash, o

Remedy

Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owne

TSB #11030847

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the error message ERP0204E could occur during perform initial opera

TSB #11030841

Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting

TSB #11030838

Damage Inspection of Park assist sensors

TSB #11030829

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test for the following comp

TSB #11030828

Paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment may not match the exterior paint color

TSB #11030826

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used vehicles.

TSB #11029306

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

TSB #11028490

This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct a test that is not reading any information from the battery data mo

Showing the 8 most recent of 575 technical service bulletins on file with NHTSA.

20200203Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured1 fatalities

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH, THE CONTACT HIT A POT HOLE, LOST CONTROL OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. ALL AIRBAGS DEPL

20250403Component: AIR BAGSCrash reported1 injured

My [XXX] daughter was a front seat passenger in her friendâs car the 2017 Tiguan when the driver swerved to avoid another car and struck a pole. The damage was primarily on the front passenger side

20250403Component: SEAT BELTSCrash reported1 injured

My [XXX] daughter was a front seat passenger in her friendâs car the 2017 Tiguan when the driver swerved to avoid another car and struck a pole. The damage was primarily on the front passenger side

20221121Component: STRUCTURE:BODYCrash reported1 injured

I suffered a front-end collision on 11/15/2022 in my 2017 VW Tiguan. I was going on I-66 in Virginia 40-45mph back to college at Howard University, and a car stopped suddenly after being cut off, but

20221121Component: STEERINGCrash reported1 injured

I suffered a front-end collision on 11/15/2022 in my 2017 VW Tiguan. I was going on I-66 in Virginia 40-45mph back to college at Howard University, and a car stopped suddenly after being cut off, but

Showing the 5 most serious of 100 complaints filed with NHTSA.

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