2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Recall List
2 safety recall campaigns on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, affecting airbags and structure & body. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Volkswagen dealer.
- Recall campaigns
- 2
- Do Not Drive
- 0
- Park Outside
- 0
- Over-the-air fixes
- 0
- Latest report
- Jul 17, 2019
- Owner complaints
- 96
All 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Newest first. Summaries are NHTSA’s own wording.
- NHTSA 19V535000Jul 17, 2019Airbags27,822 vehicles
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Risk: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
- NHTSA 16V464000Jun 24, 2016Structure & Body5,658 vehicles
Latches/locks/linkages
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.
Risk: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.
Frequently asked questions
- How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
- NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, covering airbags and structure & body.
- Are 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recall repairs free?
- Yes. Under U.S. law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls free of charge at authorized dealers, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had. Use the VIN check to see which campaigns are still open on a specific car.
- What is the most recent recall on the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
- The most recent campaign is NHTSA 19V535000, reported Jul 17, 2019, concerning the airbags.