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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls & Safety Report
The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges. Check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE Critical safety
Summary: 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 campaign # 19V535000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2019-07-17 · Airbag
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Safety
Summary: 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.
NHTSA campaign # 16V464000 · Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported: 2016-06-24 · Latches/Doors
Recall summary
This 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 open recalls on record with the U.S. NHTSA.
By affected component
- AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE — 1 recall
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES — 1 recall
By severity
- Critical safety — 1
- Safety — 1
Most recent recall reported: 2019-07-17.
Recall data is sourced from the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan have open recalls?
Yes — there are 2 open NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recalls apply to specific VIN and build ranges, so check your exact VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.
How do I check if a recall applies to my exact VIN?
This page lists recalls at the model level. Enter your 17-character VIN on our free VIN lookup to see which recalls apply to your specific car and to monitor it for new ones.
Who pays for a recall repair?
Safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by a franchised dealer for the affected make — the manufacturer covers the cost. Start by confirming your VIN is affected, then contact a dealer.
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