How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?

NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Tiguan, which is 28% of the 96 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system?

No related recall is listed in the data for the 2016 Tiguan's electrical system, though owners describe a clockspring issue that some earlier Tiguan years received a recall for.

At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 46,750 miles.

Were there any crashes or injuries linked to electrical complaints?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Tiguan lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Electrical System Problems

NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, 28% of all complaints filed for that year, with a median failure mileage of 46,750 miles. There is no related recall listed for this issue on the 2016 model.

Electrical System complaints: 27; 28% of 96
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 46,750 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical electrical symptoms owners report

Exterior lights and headlights reportedly shut off on their own while driving at night or in fog, sometimes with the wipers turning on by themselves.
Owners describe the steering wheel clockspring cracking or clicking during turns, followed by the airbag warning light coming on and the horn and steering wheel buttons losing function.
Some owners report the emergency flasher/hazard lights stopped working along with random activation of the wipers.
One owner reported rodents chewing through body control wiring, described as tied to soy-based wire coating, requiring a wiring harness replacement.
Power windows, particularly the driver's side, reportedly stop rolling down in hot or cold temperature conditions.
A sunroof water leak was reported to have affected nearby electrical components, leaving the sunroof unable to open or close.

When 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 7, 2016, latest Mar 7, 2025.

27 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2016 to Mar 2025; peak Jun 2019 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Electrical System complaints by Tiguan model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

200942 (25%)
201033 (30%)
201164 (40%)
201224 (16%)
201336 (26%)
201422 (26%)
201523 (37%)
201627 (28%)
201713 (17%)
201857 (20%)
201961 (32%)
202039 (28%)
202129 (21%)
202264 (24%)
202311 (17%)
202424 (35%)
202515 (31%)

Frequently asked questions

How many electrical complaints does NHTSA have for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?: NHTSA lists 27 electrical system complaints for the 2016 Tiguan, which is 28% of the 96 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system?: No related recall is listed in the data for the 2016 Tiguan's electrical system, though owners describe a clockspring issue that some earlier Tiguan years received a recall for.
At what mileage do these electrical problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this issue is 46,750 miles.
Were there any crashes or injuries linked to electrical complaints?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2016 Tiguan lists 1 crash and 1 injury, with no fires reported.