2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 2 NHTSA recalls and 97 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

70/100

Moderate Reported Activity — 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan shows moderate recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Review the recall campaigns and common complaints below before buying.

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NHTSA Recalls

2 recalls on record

Owner Complaints

Filed with NHTSA

Crash Reports

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.

🔧 Air Bags: Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

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…

NHTSA #19V535000

🔧 Latches/Locks/Linkages

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…

NHTSA #16V464000

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Most Common Problems — 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan

Based on 97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Air Bags

Electrical System

Unknown Or Other

Steering

Engine

Structure

Power Train

Service Brakes

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Volkswagen Tiguan — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2018 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ 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 recall campaigns and 97 owner complaints. This model year shows relatively low recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data.

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 with higher complaint counts: 2018.

How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.

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.