The Lemon IndexAll cars · Volkswagen Tiguan · 2016
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 2
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | FWD | 21 / 26 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S6) | AWD | 20 / 26 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 30,000 and 59,000 miles. Median 45,000, from 39 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 58,000 | 48,500–73,400 | 11 |
| Electrical | 46,800 | 31,800–57,200 | 12 |
| Steering | 55,000 | 30,000–78,500 | 5 |
| Engine | 80,800 | 66,200–91,000 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 33% |
| Electrical | 23% |
| Steering | 13% |
| Engine | 10% |
| Lights | 7% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 2
19V535000 Jul 2019 Air Bags / Air Bag/Restraint Control Module
Defect. 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.
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.
16V464000 Jun 2016 Latches/Locks/Linkages
Defect. 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.
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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Air bag clockspring failure | 2018 | – |
Manufacturer communications 664
Volkswagen filed 664 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a…
- Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or…
- Technical Bulletin informing that When applying brakes at highway speeds the following…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | No |
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Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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