2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 1%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 1% of the 76 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Faulty water pump caused expansive replacement cost aprx $1400.00. Learned from certified mechanic that it was a common problem and a lawsuit is in process against VW USA.”
NHTSA complaint #11487998, filed 2022-10Related service bulletins
- 10250798Feb 22, 2024VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10245607Nov 22, 2023VW Engine oil quality standards
- 10241177Aug 21, 2023Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
- 10239653Jul 10, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
- 10238305Jun 26, 2023Correct engine oil level during Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI)
- 10238307Jun 20, 2023Volkswagen Engine Oil Standards, updated to include model year 2024.
- 10238306Jun 20, 2023Engine Oil Consumption Measurement Instruction and Work sheet.
- 10238300Jun 15, 2023Gasoline quality information in regards to gasoline engine performance.
- 10238297Jun 15, 2023Diagnostic Aid for engine misfire.
- 10237427May 30, 2023Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 6 | 2% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 10 | 6% |
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 complaintsBrakes
3 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 Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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