2016 Volkswagen Tiguan air bags problems
Owners reported air bags problems in 37 complaints for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 37 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 58,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 0 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 58,000 miles, and 64% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the air bags complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
When pulling out of my driveway, I heard a tearing sound coming from my steering wheel. Following the noise, my airbag warning light came on. The airbag is deactivated per the owners manual and will not function properly in an accident. I realized later on in my drive that the controls on the steering wheel and the horn also do not work.
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the buttons on the steering wheel for the horn and gauges were inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and diagnosed with clockspring failure. The contact was informed that the clockspring needed to be replaced; however, the part was on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Electrical system 27 complaints