2016 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system problems
27 complaints about electrical system have been filed for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 27 18% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 47,000 miles 12 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When electrical system problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 3 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 6 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 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 12 electrical system complaints that report mileage, the median is about 47,000 miles, and 83% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, the entertainment, cruise control, and TPMS turned on and off without application. The horn was inoperable. The seat belt, air bag, and tire warning lights were illuminated. A tree fell on the vehicle, and the sunroof was leaking. The contact stated that there was an abnormal amount of fuel outside of the vehicle. The contact and her dog were exposed to fuel, and medical attention was provided.
Driver's side window will not roll down when the temperature outside is warm or hot. Also will not work when the temperature outside is cold but the heat inside the car is being used. If it stops working when the window is open I can close it but it will not roll back down.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
- Air bags 37 complaints