2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Coefficient of Drag :	0.31

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.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has a wheelbase size of 105.60 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has a length of 176.60 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has a width of 72.40 inches.

Q: What is the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan's towing capacity?A: The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has a towing capaicty of 5512.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan? A: The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan was a SUV.

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