Recalls For 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

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Recall #1 Issued: 2016 06 24 - Camp #20160624

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN recall affects the LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. from 2015-11-25 through 2016-01-28

Description Of Defect

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 to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

Conseqence Of Defect

If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 58C9.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall #2 Issued: 2019 07 17 - Camp #20190717

This 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN recall affects the AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE Manufactured by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. from 2015-03-12 through 2015-12-19

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.