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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 95 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Good Choice — 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has an acceptable safety and complaint profile with some areas to monitor. Review the open recalls and known problems below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls
2 recalls on record
95
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
4
Crashes + Injuries
2 fire reports

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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Volkswagen dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #19V535000
🔧 Unknown Component
NHTSA #16V464000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 95 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags
21
Electrical System
20
Unknown Or Other
15
Steering
12
Structure
4
Engine
4
Power Train
3
Service Brakes
3
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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

Spike in a year = known problem year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 109 complaints 2011 160 complaints 2012 152 complaints 2013 139 complaints 2014 81 complaints 2015 62 complaints 2016 95 complaints 2017 72 complaints 2018 273 complaints 2019 176 complaints 2020 124 complaints

⚠ Years to avoid: 2018 — These model years show significantly elevated complaint activity.

✅ Best model years: 2015 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Is the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 recalls and 95 owner complaints. This is generally considered a reliable model year.
How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan have?
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan are: Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other, Steering. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan safe to buy?
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 2 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Volkswagen Tiguan should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Volkswagen Tiguan are: 2015. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years to avoid: 2018.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.