2016 Volkswagen Tiguan electrical system problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the electrical system on the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Electronic Power Steering fails and there is a loss of control with turning the wheel (left/right). This is a hazard especially on the road as it not only puts myself at risk but other drivers lives at risk. There is a red steering wheel that lights up on the dash which indicates loss of power…”
filed Mar 7, 2025
“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…”
filed Feb 11, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct the issue: DA 0019 - Hotfix 12-V battery…
VOS-26-42 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 15, 2026This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during vehicle programming function: A software fix is needed to correct multiple test plans: All basic settings test…
VOS-26-15 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 6, 2026
Electrical System problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tiguan | 6 | 27% |
| 2025 Tiguan | 12 | 28% |
| 2024 Tiguan | 18 | 32% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 10 | 17% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 58 | 23% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 22 | 17% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 33 | 24% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 55 | 30% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 42 | 15% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 11 | 15% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 23 | 37% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 22 | 27% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.