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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan: common problems and reliability
An average Tiguan year.
96 owner complaints, most about air bags. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2016 Tiguan?The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has 96 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are air bags and electrical system.
Safety record for the 2016 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other Tiguan years only. How we score it
Is 2016 a good year for the Tiguan?
Across the 18 Tiguan model years we track, complaint volume runs from 62 (2015) to 544 (2018). With 96 complaints, the 2016 Tiguan sits below the model's median of 139.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2016 Tiguan
air bags: air bag/restraint control module
Campaign 19V535000Volkswagen 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.
latches/locks/linkages
Campaign 16V464000Volkswagen 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.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment with a clear generational divide. Owners of newer models (approximately 2018+) frequently praise the vehicle for its spacious and comfortable interior, excellent highway manners, smooth ride, and competitive technology and safety features.
Owner insights cover all generations of the Tiguan. See the full Tiguan owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used Tiguan listings typically run $17,318–$28,298.
Other Tiguan model years
Compare every Tiguan year side by side to see how 2016 ranks against the rest.
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