2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN Recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record for this model year.
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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.
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
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.
Source: NHTSA.gov public recall database
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About 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN Recalls
The 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record. The affected components include AIR BAGS, LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES. All recall repairs are provided free of charge at any authorized Volkswagen dealership.
If you own a 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN, you may have received a recall notice by mail from Volkswagen. If you purchased your vehicle used, the previous owner may have received the notice and you may not be aware of open recalls. Use our free VIN lookup to check your exact vehicle's recall status.
To get your 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN recall repaired, contact your nearest Volkswagen dealership with your recall campaign number. Federal law requires manufacturers to fix the defect at no cost, regardless of whether you're the original owner, your vehicle's mileage, or its age.
The Volkswagen TIGUAN has a total of 57 recall campaigns across all model years. View all Volkswagen TIGUAN recalls →
2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN Recall FAQs
How many recalls does the 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN have?
The 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on record.
What parts are affected by the 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN recalls?
The 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN recalls affect the following components: AIR BAGS, LATCHESLOCKSLINKAGES.
Are 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN recall repairs free?
Yes. Federal law requires all manufacturers to repair safety recall defects at no cost to the vehicle owner — regardless of mileage, age, or whether you are the original owner. Contact any authorized Volkswagen dealership with your recall campaign number.
How do I check if my 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN has an open recall?
Use our free VIN lookup on the RecallDetails.com homepage. Enter your 17-digit VIN and we'll show you every open recall campaign for your exact vehicle, including campaigns that may not appear in model-level data.