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2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Official EPA fuel economy and NHTSA recall record, best combined figure 23 MPG.
Safety rating (NHTSA 5-Star)
Official crash-test ratings for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD.
Fuel economy (EPA)
| Engine | Transmission | Fuel | City | Highway | Combined | CO2 g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 26 | 23 | 393 |
Safety recalls (NHTSA)
2 campaigns on record for this model year. Recall repairs are free at dealers; check your exact vehicle by VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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
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.
Owner complaints (NHTSA)
146 complaints filed by owners for this model year (6 involving a crash, 2 a fire). Complaints are owner reports, not confirmed defects - browse them in full on nhtsa.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy of a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
EPA figures for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan reach 23 MPG combined depending on configuration; the table on this page lists every tested engine and transmission combination.
Are there recalls on the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. Check your specific vehicle by VIN on the official NHTSA site, recalls are fixed free of charge by dealers.
What are common problems with the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
Owners have filed 146 complaints with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, most often about: Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other. Complaint counts reflect what owners report, not confirmed defects.
What is the safety rating of the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan?
NHTSA gave the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan (2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV AWD) an overall 4-star rating in the official 5-Star Safety Ratings program.
Sources: EPA fueleconomy.gov, the NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings databases (all US public data), refreshed monthly. Recall texts are quoted from the official record. Details on About & Data Sources.