2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Common Problems
Ranked from 51 federal NHTSA complaints. Every problem links to the complaint IDs behind it.
8 Common Problems
Ordered by how often owners reported each one to NHTSA. The bar shows how common a problem is relative to the most-reported on this vehicle. Expand any problem to see the federal complaint IDs.
- 1
Airbag Malfunctions
15complaintsSafety riskElectricalAirbag warning lights illuminate, indicating potential failure of airbags to deploy in an accident.
- 2
Clockspring Failure
13complaintsSafety riskSteeringThe clockspring breaks, leading to inoperable steering wheel controls, horn, and airbags.
$300–$700est. clock spring replacement · 1.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 3
Sunroof Leaks
10complaintsMedium severityOtherPanoramic sunroof leaks during rainy conditions, causing water damage and electrical issues within the vehicle.
- 4
Steering System Failures
6complaintsSafety riskSteeringPower steering assist fails intermittently, leading to loss of control and difficulty steering.
- 5
Electrical System Issues
5complaintsMedium severityElectricalRandom malfunctions of electronic systems such as the entertainment, cruise control, and TPMS.
- 6
Clock Spring Failure
4complaintsHigh severityElectricalThe clock spring controlling the driver's airbag, horn, and steering controls breaks multiple times, rendering the steering wheel inoperable.
$300–$700est. clock spring replacement · 1.5–3 hrs laborGet local quotes - 7
Engine Oil Loss
4complaintsMedium severityEngineContinuous engine oil loss, causing the oil level to drop rapidly and the engine warning light to illuminate.
- 8
Sunroof Malfunction
4complaintsMedium severityOtherThe sunroof suddenly shatters while driving, causing glass to fly everywhere.
Other years & sources
Data source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) owner complaints and recalls. Problems are clustered and ranked from the complaint record; occurrence counts reflect corroborating complaints, not total incidence. Vehicle image is illustrative. Repair-cost figures are typical U.S. independent-shop ranges (parts + labor) for the class of repair shown — actual quotes vary by region, engine, and diagnosis; always confirm with a local shop.