NHTSA safety recalls
2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recalls are published by year, make and model rather than per-VIN, so check your exact vehicle at nhtsa.gov/recalls. The repair is free at any franchised dealer, whatever the age of the car or who owns it now.
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These campaigns cover the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan as a model line. Decode your VIN to see the build details for your specific car, then confirm the recalls against it at NHTSA.
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19V535000Air Bags · Air Bag/restraint Control Module
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury.
The riskDeactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
The fix — freeVolkswagen 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.
What was foundVolkswagen 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.
19V535000 at NHTSA16V464000Latches/locks/linkages
If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
The riskIf an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
The fix — freeVolkswagen 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.
What was foundVolkswagen 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.
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Campaign data is published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and is refreshed daily. Check your exact VIN at nhtsa.gov — their lookup can confirm applicability and repair status for a specific vehicle; this page lists model-level campaigns.
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