2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 4%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,250miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 4% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,250 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The rotors seem to be grabbing when stopping. I bought the car with almost 13000 miles on it and it started shortly there after. I think that is too soon for this sort of thing to begin.”
NHTSA complaint #11210254, filed 2019-05, 13,000 miles“While braking on rough or uneven pavement, the brake pedal pulsates and the brakes make a grinding noise. Normal brake pressure was applied during incidents. Only happing a few times a day.”
NHTSA complaint #11091119, filed 2018-05, 3,500 miles“I was traveling down a road and my brake gave out, when i had it towed to the dealership they said the inside of the brake vacuume exploded???? I was driving with my daughter and we could not stop. I have never had brake issues with this car and we almost ended up being smashed in an intersection going downhill with no brakes I wrote to VW CEO and he never responded. They made me pay for this when it was not fair.”
NHTSA complaint #11419994, filed 2021-06Related service bulletins
- 11026174Nov 3, 2025Alignment sheet submission.
- 11012462Dec 13, 2024This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
- 10214795Jun 22, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.
- 10207832Feb 3, 2022Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 16% |
| 2025 | 6 | 11% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 9 | 3% |
| 2021 | 6 | 4% |
| 2020 | 11 | 8% |
| 2019 | 24 | 12% |
| 2018 | 21 | 7% |
| 2017 | 3 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2015 | 6 | 10% |
| 2014 | 4 | 5% |
| 2013 | 7 | 5% |
| 2012 | 11 | 7% |
| 2011 | 6 | 4% |
| 2010 | 6 | 5% |
| 2009 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
30 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsOther or unknown
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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