2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Navigation
| Component | AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20150312 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V535000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| Component | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20151125 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 16V464000 |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |
| Notes | Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
Data updated June 2024
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls?
A: The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls include: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
A: Yes, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has atleast 2 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls?
A: The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls include: AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE, LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES.
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