2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
Common Problems
Ranked from 40 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Clock spring failure leading to airbag and horn inoperability
18complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe clock spring failure renders the airbag and horn inoperable.
$300–$700est. clock spring replacement · 1.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 2
Airbag system failures
12complaintsHigh severityElectricalAirbag system failures include non-deployment during collisions and inoperable airbags.
- 3
Fuel system issues leading to engine stalling and check engine light
8complaintsMedium severityFuel systemFuel system issues cause engine stalling and check engine light to illuminate.
$150–$1,200est. stalling / shutdown diagnosis + repair · 1–5 hrs laborGet local quotes - 4
Steering rack and pinion failure
8complaintsHigh severitySteeringSteering rack and pinion failure leads to loss of power steering and difficulty in maneuvering.
$900–$2,000est. steering rack replacement · 4–8 hrs laborGet local quotes - 5
Timing chain and engine issues
7complaintsMedium severityEngineTiming chain and engine issues lead to check engine light and performance problems.
$900–$2,500est. timing chain/phaser service · 5–12 hrs laborGet local quotes - 6
Airbag Deployment Issues
3complaintsSafety riskElectricalThe airbags do not deploy as expected during a collision, leaving passengers at risk of injury.
- 7
Electrical System Issues Leading to Ignition Switch Failure
2complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe ignition switch fails, leaving the vehicle unable to start without a key, posing a safety risk.
- 8
Engine Stall at Idle Due to Stop-Start System Failure
2complaintsMedium severityEngineThe engine stalls unexpectedly while idling or decelerating, making it difficult to control the vehicle.
$150–$900est. stop-start system diagnosis · 1–4 hrs laborGet local quotes
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.