2016 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD 2.0T SEL 4Motion
All photo credits
- Photo: VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION CITYSCAPE (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 17. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDi BMT 4motion 2.0 Front by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN TRACK & FILED R-LINE (5N) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 4MOTION CITYSCAPE (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 17. Oktober 2015, Düsseldorf by M 93, CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2014 Volkswagen Tiguan Match TDi BMT 4motion 2.0 Rear by Vauxford, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan AWD 2.0T SEL 4Motion is a 200-hp 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and all-wheel drive. It starts at $36,420 MSRP and is rated at 22 mpg combined.
It makes 200 horsepower at 5,100 rpm and 207 lb-ft of torque at 1700 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (22 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | SUV |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $36,420 ($49,319 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $37,285 ($50,490 *) |
| Destination Charge | $865 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.0L DOHC 16-valve turbocharged TSI inline-4 |
| Displacement | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 200 hp @ 5,100 rpm |
| Torque | 207 lb-ft @ 1700 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 82.5 x 92.8 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 |
| Injection Type | Direct injection (TSI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | All-wheel drive (4MOTION) |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 22 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded gasoline |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal crash | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (18.5 % risk) |
Other tested variants (1)
- 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SUV FWD: 4 ★ overall
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 17, 2019 · AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE
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.
Consequence: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 19V535000
Jun 24, 2016 · LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
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.
Consequence: If an unrestrained child unexpectedly opens a door, they may fall from the vehicle increasing their risk of injury.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA campaign 16V464000
97 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN
Owner Complaints
97 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Volkswagen TIGUAN (4 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Air Bags | 37 |
| Electrical System | 27 |
| Unknown Or Other | 23 |
| Steering | 13 |
| Engine | 10 |
| Structure | 6 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.