2017 Volkswagen Tiguan engine problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the engine on the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I am filing this complaint to seek a full buyback and debt cancellation for a 2017 VW Tiguan (VIN: [XXX] ) sold to me by Carvana for $40,000. Summary of Deception: Carvana sold this vehicle as "Certified" with a "150-Point Inspection" guarantee. This was a fraudulent misrepresentation. Within six…”
filed Apr 3, 2026
“On December 3, 2025, Volkswagen of XXX performed an intake manifold recall repair on our 2017 Tiguan (VIN: [XXX] ) while the vehicle was under factory warranty. Approximately six weeks later the low coolant warning light appeared and the vehicle began actively leaking coolant. No other work had…”
filed Mar 31, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Oil Consumption Measurement and Electronic Oil Consumption Measurement
V1718062017813_24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 9, 2026Instruction, how to lubicate engine before initial start.
TT 13-20-01_3 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026Lubricating engine components before reassembly.
TT 10-18-02_2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 18, 2026Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards
V1719012012855_81 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 4, 2026This 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…
VOS-26-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 27, 2026
Engine problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 12 | 55% |
| 2025 Tiguan | 7 | 16% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 15 | 27% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 20 | 34% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 103 | 41% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 44 | 34% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 25 | 19% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 38 | 20% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 78 | 28% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 10 | 10% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 9 | 15% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 10 | 12% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.