2017 Volkswagen Tiguan air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 30 complaints for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 29% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 5 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 1
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 5 crashes, 3 injuries, 1 death.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 volkswagen tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at 45 MPH, the contact hit a pot hole, lost control of the steering wheel and crashed into a tree. All airbags deployed accept the front driver and passenger side. The contact sustained head chest, bruising injuries. His wife who was seated in the passenger seat sustained injuries from the seatbelt which caused bruising around her neck and chest.
The contact's daughter owns a 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated while his daughter was driving at various speeds and turning the steering wheel, the steering wheel emitted abnormal sounds. The tire pressure monitor system warning light and the airbag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced however, the part was not yet available. Additionally, the contact stated that the horn would fail to honk when engaged.
Other problems reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Engine 16 complaints