2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 19V535000Jul 17, 201927,822 vehicles potentially affected
  Air bags › Air bag/restraint control module
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2015–2016, CC 2015–2016

  Reported issue: 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.

  Possible consequence: 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.

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• 16V464000Jun 24, 20165,658 vehicles potentially affected
  Latches/locks/linkages
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2016, E-Golf 2016, Golf R 2016 +1 more

  Reported issue: 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…

  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.

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