2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 2
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 96
Latest campaign: Jul 17, 2019

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Air bags	1	Jul 17, 2019	19V535000
Latches/locks/linkages	1	Jun 24, 2016	16V464000

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 17, 2019Latest campaign


Jul 17, 201919V535000	Air bags: air bag/restraint control module Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 19V535000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 19V535000 · Jul 17, 2019
Jun 24, 201616V464000	Latches/locks/linkages If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V464000 What's wrong 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V464000 · Jun 24, 2016

Jul 17, 201919V535000

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 19V535000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 19V535000 · Jul 17, 2019

Jun 24, 201616V464000

Latches/locks/linkages

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V464000

What's wrong: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V464000 · Jun 24, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component96

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

96Complaints filed

4Involving a crash

2Involving a fire

3Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Fires	Injuries
Air bags	37	39	0	0	0
Electrical system	27	28	1	0	1
Unknown or other	23	24	2	2	2
Steering	12	13	0	0	0
Engine	10	10	0	0	0
Structure	6	6	2	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	4	4	0	0	0
Power train	3	3	0	0	0
Service brakes	3	3	0	0	0
Vehicle speed control	3	3	0	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	2	2	0	0	0
Fuel system	2	2	0	0	1
Gasoline	2	2	0	0	1
Visibility	2	2	0	0	1
Suspension	2	2	1	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Engine
“* Purchase Date: January 23, 2016 * Current Mileage: Approximately 71,500 miles For the past several months, my vehicle has experienced continuous engine oil loss.”
Filed 07/12/2026 · ODI 11749882
Unknown or other
“UNKNOWN INCIDENT. I had a 2016 VW Tiguan with just over 80k miles (approximately 80,200 mi). On 1/6/2026 about 10 min after driving home from the gym, I heard a small explosion from the garage where my car was parked.”
Filed 02/15/2026 · ODI 11718115
Steering
“The contact's friend owns a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the power steering assist failed with several unknown warning lights illuminated.”
Filed 11/03/2025 · ODI 11697115

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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent, 19V535000 (reported July 17, 2019), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Air bags is the most-reported component, named in 37 complaints out of 96 filed with NHTSA (39%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 2 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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