2016 Volkswagen Tiguan Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 3%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, 3% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My vehicle had a faulty clock spring in the steering column. This has been a problem for vw since 2011 and they are not covering it under warranty. It happened while driving. The steering column made a cracking noise then started making a grinding noise. At that point the steering button controls stopped working and the airbag light came on.”
NHTSA complaint #11122478, filed 2018-08, 48,500 miles“Vehicle had been parked for several days. Upon pulling out of a parking space, heard a snapping noise from the steering wheel. Immediately received an airbag error warning, horn ceased to function, and all steering wheel controls stopped working.”
NHTSA complaint #11197359, filed 2019-04, 58,000 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3% |
| 2025 | 2 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 6% |
| 2022 | 14 | 5% |
| 2021 | 5 | 3% |
| 2020 | 4 | 3% |
| 2019 | 14 | 7% |
| 2018 | 21 | 7% |
| 2016 | 3 | 3% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 5 | 4% |
| 2012 | 3 | 2% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2010 | 4 | 4% |
| 2009 | 8 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
37 complaintsElectrical system
27 complaintsOther or unknown
23 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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