Recall 16V464000: 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan and 3 other models

Report received

Jun 24, 2016

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

5,658vehicles

Model years

2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2016 Volkswagen CC26 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen E-Golf18 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Golf R12 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan97 complaints