2017 Volkswagen Tiguan steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ive had every now and then a steering wheel light come on then come off. Well today 9/1/26 I had lost all steering to my 2017 vw tiguan. The electronic power steering has failed and I believe this is a safety issue that needs to be addressed. And push for a recall to be made on these vehicles.”
filed Sep 2, 2026
“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
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tiguan | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 2 | 3% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 24 | 9% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 12 | 4% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 12 | 13% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 9 | 15% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 20 | 24% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 27 | 19% |
| 2012 Tiguan | 20 | 13% |
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.