Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has 2 recalls, 95 complaints, and a 4-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
2
Recalls
95
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V535000
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 h...
16V464000
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 Ti...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 6, 2026 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | UNKNOWN INCIDENT. I had a 2016 VW Tiguan with just over 80k miles (approximately 80,200 mi). On 1/6... |
| Oct 18, 2025 | STEERING | I’ll be driving for 2-10 minutes and power steering cuts out. Wheel will jerk a little and alarm wil... |
| Sep 23, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | As I was driving on the Long Island Expressway at 50mph, there was a sudden VERY loud explosion that... |
| Jul 19, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | Subject: Known Carbon Buildup Issue in 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan TSI – Request for Recall and Accountab... |
| Jul 9, 2025 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | My hood latch has failed. It sometimes appears latched, but actually is not and other times it does... |
| Jan 30, 2025 | STEERING | During cold winter months in below freezing temperatures, a red warning light will turn on when the ... |
| Jan 21, 2025 | STEERING,AIR BAGS | My car has never been in an accident. One day while turning into my driveway, I heard a large click... |
| Dec 2, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Electronic Power Steering fails and there is a loss of control with turning the wheel (left/right). ... |
| Oct 14, 2024 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | My check engine light keeps turning on and off. I took it to the dealership and they gave me a list ... |
| Jul 4, 2024 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The car died while driving 3 times in 2 weeks. The gas pedal loses pressure, the vehicle is still on... |
| Jan 10, 2024 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | I bought a 2016 VW Tiguan in 2019 from the Audi Rockville dealership. Recently I had an oil leak iss... |
| Sep 29, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Airbag error light on dashboard, passenger seat shorted out water pooled under passenger seats front... |
| Sep 28, 2023 | STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ENGINE | The contact's friend owns a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at various... |
| Jul 16, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Every time it rains it gets in my vehicle! I have taken it in to an auto shop and they can’t find th... |
| May 17, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The electric connection for the air bag has malfunctioned . The same vehicle with different VIN numb... |
| May 1, 2023 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Turbocharger went out on this vehicle rendering it unsafe to drive. Check engine light came on and ... |
| Mar 17, 2023 | STRUCTURE | The sunroof/moonroof glass shattered while my daughter was driving on the highway, causing glass to ... |
| Jan 31, 2023 | POWER TRAIN | Oil consumption issue. “Normal” oil consumption is 1 quart per 1200 miles according to VW. My Tiguan... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, ... |
| Jan 1, 2023 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has a problem with the sunroof leaking and floors being filled with puddl... |