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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine Problems

NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 21% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median mileage at failure of 33,500. No related engine recalls are listed in this data.

Engine complaints
16
21% of 75
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
33,500 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical engine symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the engine stalling without warning while driving at constant speed or decelerating, sometimes with no dashboard warning before loss of power.
  • Some describe the vehicle failing to restart after stalling, with dealers later finding faulty fuel pumps or timing chains.
  • Several owners report the check engine light staying on, in some cases persisting even after dealer service.
  • Owners report oil leaking from valve covers, discovered after routine oil changes.
  • A few describe turbo or water pump failures leading to unexpected repairs.
  • One owner reported a coolant leak appearing weeks after an intake manifold recall repair was completed.

When 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan engine complaints were filed

First complaint May 16, 2018, latest Apr 3, 2026.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan engine complaints: complaints filed per month2May 2018Jan 2020Sep 2021Sep 2022Jul 2023May 2024Jun 2025Apr 2026
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from May 2018 to Apr 2026; peak Jun 2025 (2).

Engine recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Tiguan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200993 (55%)
  2. 201056 (51%)
  3. 201166 (41%)
  4. 201253 (35%)
  5. 201333 (24%)
  6. 201412 (14%)
  7. 20159 (15%)
  8. 201614 (15%)
  9. 201716 (21%)
  10. 201890 (32%)
  11. 201952 (27%)
  12. 202030 (21%)
  13. 202160 (43%)
  14. 2022126 (47%)
  15. 202329 (44%)
  16. 202420 (29%)
  17. 202511 (23%)

Frequently asked questions

How many engine complaints does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
NHTSA lists 16 engine complaints for the 2017 Tiguan, making up 21% of all 75 complaints filed for that model year.
At what mileage do 2017 Tiguan engine problems usually appear?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for engine complaints on this model year is 33,500 miles.
Is there a recall for 2017 Tiguan engine problems?
No related recalls are listed for the engine on the 2017 Tiguan in this data, though one sample complaint references an intake manifold recall repair.
Do 2017 Tiguan engine problems involve crashes or fires?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes and 0 fires tied to the 16 engine complaints for the 2017 Tiguan.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.