Model year 2016 · Volkswagen

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent was reported on July 17, 2019. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TIGUAN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
19V535000	July 17, 2019	Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
16V464000	June 24, 2016	Latches/Locks/Linkages

Systems involved: Air Bags (1) · Latches/Locks/Linkages (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 19V535000Manufacturer no. 69Z5

Air Bags › Air Bag/Restraint Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: July 17, 2019
Owner notification: November 25, 2019
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 27,822 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan: March 12, 2015 – December 19, 2015
Model names in the NHTSA record: TIGUAN

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V535000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 16V464000Manufacturer no. 58C9

Latches/Locks/Linkages

Report received by NHTSA: June 24, 2016
Owner notification: August 22, 2016
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 5,658 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan: November 25, 2015 – January 28, 2016
Model names in the NHTSA record: TIGUAN

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 16V464000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 17, 2019.