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2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is a compact SUV, rated at 22 MPG combined by the EPA, with a 4-star NHTSA overall safety rating. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year.

2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
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Combined MPG
22
NHTSA safety
Starting price
$29,000
Recalls
4

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Full specifications

Identity

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTiguan
Model year2017
Vehicle classCompact SUV

Engine & drivetrain

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Displacement2 L
Cylinders4
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
DrivetrainFront-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City MPG20
Highway MPG24
Combined MPG22
CO₂ tailpipe412 g/mi
EPA annual fuel cost$3500

Available configurations

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
Tiguan22 MPG combined
Tiguan 4motion21 MPG combined

Fuel economy

SRC · EPA FuelEconomy
City20 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined22 MPG

Efficiency vs class average

Tiguan22 MPG
Class average32.2 MPG

About 32% below the class average.

Est. monthly payment
$511/mo
Amount financed
$26,100
Total interest
$4,541
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5-year fuel cost
$9,136

$1,827/yr · 12,000 mi/yr · $3.35/gal

Combined MPG22
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Safety ratings & recalls

SRC · NHTSA vPIC
Overall
Frontal crash
Side crash
Rollover

Recalls (4)

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER18V329000 · 2018-05-16

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

  • SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER16V955000 · 2016-12-29

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.

    Remedy: Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

  • AIR BAGS:FRONTAL18V102000 · 2018-02-09

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER21V321000 · 2021-05-05

    Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Touareg GP, Tiguan, Golf A6, E-Golf GP, CCF, 2016-2017 Passat GP, 2018-2019 Golf R GP, and 2018 Atlas vehicles. These internal-use vehicles were sold without confirmation that they were built to all applicable regulatory requirements and may have been modified prior to sale. As such, these vehicles may fail to comply with the requirements of various Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

    Remedy: Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed May 20, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01F1.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MPG of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is EPA-rated at 22 MPG combined (20 city / 24 highway).

Is the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?

NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recalls are repaired free of charge by the manufacturer — verify any open recalls by VIN before purchase.

How safe is the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan earned a 4-star overall NHTSA safety rating, including 3 stars in the frontal crash test.

How much does it cost to fuel the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

At 12,000 miles per year, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan costs roughly $1,827 per year to fuel, or about $9,136 over 5 years at current U.S. energy prices.

What type of vehicle is the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan?

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan is classified as a compact suv. Common rivals in this class are worth comparing on price, MPG, and safety.

Sources: NHTSA vPIC · EPA FuelEconomy · NHTSA vPIC