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Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line2017

Includes:TIGUAN|SEL R-Line
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Where to Find Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line

Location data for all 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan trims combined

35States

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Volkswagen Tiguan Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan trims

High Concern

With 3 recalls and 72 complaints, the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

3
Recalls
72
Complaints
6
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
16V9550002016-29-12
SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

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.

In the event of a crash, if the air bags and/or the seat belt pretensioners do not inflate or function properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.

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18V3290002018-16-05
UNKNOWN OR OTHER

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.

If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

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18V1020002018-09-02
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

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."

In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 72 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags19
02Steering6
03Engine6
04Unknown Or Other6
05Electrical System,air Bags3
72 total across 1 model years (2017–2017)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan trims

21–22mpg combined
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20city
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23-24hwy
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$2,650-$2,750/yr

Fuel economy for the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan ranges from 21 to 22 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Tiguan - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
20 city24 hwy~$2,650/yr5/10 Average
Tiguan 4motion - Automatic (S6)
21mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
20 city23 hwy~$2,750/yr4/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Is the SEL R-Line Worth It?

Common questions about the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line

How does the SEL R-Line compare to other Volkswagen Tiguan trims?

The SEL R-Line occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Tiguan range. See how it stacks up on the 2017 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line?

Budget for standard SEL R-Line maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2017 has 3 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Tiguan SEL R-Line?

For the SEL R-Line, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Tiguan buyer's guide.

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