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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical problems

12 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
12
of this car's complaints
16%
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Volkswagen Tiguan electrical problems in other years

2009201520202026

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Aug 29, 2026 · Electrical, Fuel system · SC

A/C has been a consistent issue since I purchased this from Columbia SC- CarMax's dealership in 2022. I've replaced the compressor and valves, and no resolve. The car sucks up oil and the electrical system is wacky!

Filed Mar 20, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · MS

I was driving and the fuel gauge quit working randomly. I am unsure how much gas is in my vehicle. I have had to get several repairs since purchasing my car from Carmax including my turbo boost, fuel pump and gas line. I financed the car in 2021 from Carmax.

Filed Dec 5, 2023 · Airbags, Electrical · CO

It is nearly 2 years since the "clock spring wire" in the steering wheel failed. While this results in the buttons on the steering wheel not working, that is a minor inconvenience (such as not being able to reset the tire pressure warning light). The major problem is that the steering wheel air bag is not functional. Local VW dealers and VW of American customer support have been unable to obtain this part for more than 18 months. A very reliable source (local mechanic) tells me the local VW dealer has several customers with the same need for this part. We have been checking with local dealers for more than a year to see if/when this part might become available if no success.

Filed Aug 23, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · 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.

Filed Jul 17, 2022 · Airbags, Electrical · 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 federal safety agency 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.

Filed Sep 26, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · PA

I think theu should buy my wolkswagon back I been having issue with it

Filed Aug 24, 2021 · Electrical, Engine · 58,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start. The contact pumped the brake pedal several times before the vehicle would start up. The speedometer started to fluctuate, and the vehicle would shudder or hesitate. Occasionally the vehicle would stall and shut-off. The contact stated that they were no longer able to operate the vehicle. The contact had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 58,000.

Filed Jan 26, 2020 · Electrical · FL

Ignitions system no way to crank car with a key they port charlotte volkswagon replaced the keyless and was asked what would a mother and children where stranded and the keyless switch goes out and have no way to contact someone and no key will work. Safety there in danger

Filed Jan 26, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · FL

Under the hood fire protection materials coming off will not stay in place. Notify port charlotte volkswagon for them to directly see. And they had to replace the ignition switch had gone bad . Ask why was there not a way to crank the car with a key if the keyless button goes out. They said call a tow truck. I said what if a women and children where in danger and can not get a hold of a tow truck. Answers we can do nothing about that. Now that is schooling.

Filed Oct 8, 2019 · Electrical · 31,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen tiguan. While driving 35 MPH, multiple warning indicators illuminated. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and had the vehicle towed to schumacher volkswagen of west palm beach (located at 3001 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409, (561) 935-4490). The dealer diagnosed that the rear passenger sensor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 31,000. The VIN was not available.

Questions about the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical

Does the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan have electrical problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the electrical of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 16% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Volkswagen Tiguan have the most electrical problems?

The Volkswagen Tiguan model years with the most electrical complaints are 2022 (65 complaints), 2019 (57 complaints) and 2011 (47 complaints).

Other 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan problems

Airbags 30Engine 16Steering 14Fuel system 8Transmission 5Body 4Brakes 3Driver assistance 1Lights 1Seat belts 1Tires 1Visibility 1

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