2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN Complaints

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  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Charlestown, MA

    The clock spring failed in my steering wheel. There is no active horn or airbag for the drivers side. None of the steering wheel system works. The steering wheel was making a clicking sound for a week and then one night the airbag error light came on and has stayed on. The vehicle was taken to VW they said it is the clockspring that needs to be replaced but they are on back order for months.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Glen Ellyn , IL

    I was driving vehicle and it began to stall. I was a block away from home and made it home turned it off. When I tried to turn it on it would not start. I had it towed where I was told that the engine was BLOWN at no fault of my own. At 119000. I am still paying on this vehicle and can’t even use it. Mechanic says it’s not even worth putting a new engine in. The money I would spend on it I might as well get a new vehicle. Replacing the engine would start at 9,000.00. VW NEEDS A RECALL on this. Mechanic says he sees this alot on this vehicle

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Nashville, TN

    Clock spring failure. First symptom happened 2-3 months ago, my steering wheel radio controls and controls on my touch screen started randomly freezing or breaking. 3 months later, as I was turning my steering wheel, there was a cracking sound and my air bag light came on. The next day my car died but was able to be jumped by roadside assistance, unsure if the battery dying was related. The car was taken to a VW service station and was a confirmed clock spring failure, which I understand means the airbags will not deploy when/if needed. I was told it was not under warranty.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Demarest , NJ

    Tires treads are peeling or shredded at 40.000 miles in left front driver side, rear driver side and right front passenger side I went to Costco tire and was advised to replace the tires for safety reasons

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Ligonier, PA

    Approximately three months ago I was in my 2017 Tiguan, headed to have brunch with some close friends. Upon backing out of my garage, I turned the wheel and heard an odd clicking sound in my steering wheel/column. I made my way to meet my friends, only to find that my airbag light and tire pressure sensor had come on in my dash. Later on, I discovered I couldn’t use any of the controls on my steering wheel, and my horn wasn’t functioning. Thankfully I don’t use the car to travel much because I work from home, but there are times when I need to run errands. I researched the problem and the only conclusion I could reach was the clockspring was damaged. I have yet to take it to my garage because apparently, there is a shortage of the part needed. I have also read there was an initial recall on this part several years ago, but I’m concerned this is still an issue in these vehicles. I’m also concerned that because the part shortage, it won’t pass inspection. Something needs to be done to remedy this defect. It’s far too dangerous to let this go any longer.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Lawton, OK

    The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while his daughter was starting the vehicle, she became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The contact was informed that the N80 purge valve needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacture was contacted but offered no assistance. The contact was referred to the NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was 55,780.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Kannpolis , NC

    I have had my clock spring replaced in my 2017 VW Tiguan 3 times and it continues to break. I have had a clock spring on "order" since December 2021 and the VW dealership cannot fix my car. My horn doesn't work nor does any functions on my steering wheel and I am pretty sure my drivers air bag would not go off as the light is on and happens each time my clock spring has broken. This is a known issue that VW has and the NHTSA has previously investigated the issue on a prior year recall. The only warning sign prior to my clock spring breaking each time sounded like crumpling or breaking plastic when turning the steering wheel a certain way. When it finally broke each time it was like plastic snapping and the air bag light comes on and nothing on steering wheel works. No horn no nothing. The Volkswagen dealership has replaced my clock spring 3 times one of which Flow Volkswagen in Wilmington NC tried to charge us...did but eventually refunded when I provided documentation but told me I was going to have to pay for it all and charged me over $200 to tell me it was broken and parts were on backorder and I would have to wait until they came in but was also responsible for paying for all the repairs. This would have been the second time Flow Volkswagen in Wilmington o replaced my clock spring. Please help. I don't know what to do and I am nearing my annual inspection and cannot and will not pass because I have no horn.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Pittsburgh, PA

    The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost motive power and stalled. The contact was unable restart the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the fuel pump and the timing chain were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 37,000.

    Source: HOTLINE VEHICLE OWNERS QUESTIONNAIRE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Bergenfield, NJ

    Hello,for three months I’m driving a car without a horn and air bag. The dealer claims that he’s waiting for a part , but this a safety issue the dealer should provide me with a car until they get the part to fix my car thank you very much for your time

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE
  • 2017 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
    - Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

    Failed clock spring rendering driver's side airbag and horn inoperable. Car has been in for service since December 28, 2021, and no parts (clock springs) are available. The dealership wants to return the vehicle without operating airbag or horn.

    Source: NHTSA WEB SITE