Trim Report

Volkswagen Tiguan SEL2016

Includes:TIGUAN|SEL
$2,986
Starting From
447
Active Listings
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Avg Mileage

Sourced from 447 active dealer listings as of

Min $2,986
Max $28,950
From $2,986
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SEL Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,250
$2K–$16K
207 listings100,845 avg miles
LE
From$3,500
3 listings|$4K–$9K
Limited
From$1,800
102 listings|$2K–$18K
R-Line
From$6,105
38 listings|$6K–$14K
S
From$1,550
4,393 listings|$2K–$36K
SE
From$1,375
8,768 listings|$1K–$337K
SE R-Line
From$9,500
7,972 listings|$10K–$70K
SEL
From$2,986
447 listings|$3K–$29K
SEL Premium
From$9,800
80 listings|$10K–$25K
SEL Premium R-Line
From$11,799
93 listings|$12K–$28K
SEL R-Line
From$10,499
1,467 listings|$10K–$49K
Sport
From$7,999
21 listings|$8K–$16K
Wolfsburg Edition
From$2,499
237 listings|$2K–$31K

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL Pricing

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Where to Find Volkswagen Tiguan SEL

Location data for all 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan trims combined

35States

Florida has the most inventory at 10%, with options spread across 35 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Volkswagen Tiguan Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan trims

Elevated

The 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan has a elevated safety risk profile with 2 recall campaigns and 95 NHTSA complaints. Before buying, verify that all recalls have been completed. It's free at any dealer.

2
Recalls
95
Complaints
4
Crashes
2
Fires
Recall Findings
19V5350002019-17-07
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.

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

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16V4640002016-24-06
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.

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

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Across 1 model years, 95 owners have filed complaints about the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan. AIR BAGS issues top the list, so ask the seller about this area specifically during your inspection.

01Air Bags18
02Unknown Or Other14
03Electrical System,air Bags7
04Steering4
05Engine4
95 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Volkswagen Tiguan Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan trims

22–23mpg combined
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20-21city
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26hwy
·
$2,500-$2,650/yr

Across 2 configurations, the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan returns 22–23 MPG combined. Choose the thriftier option if you're commuting; the sportier setup if you're not counting gallons.

By Trim
Tiguan - Automatic (S6)
23mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · Front-Wheel Drive
21 city26 hwy~$2,500/yr5/10 Average
Tiguan 4motion - Automatic (S6)
22mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
20 city26 hwy~$2,650/yr5/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the SEL compare to other Volkswagen Tiguan trims?

The SEL occupies a distinct position in the Volkswagen Tiguan range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan SEL?

Maintenance costs for the SEL align with the broader Volkswagen Tiguan ownership experience, though trim-specific equipment can add to routine costs. The 2016 model year has 2 recalls on record. The most-reported issue area is air bags. Check the 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan page for the full breakdown.

What are the best years for the Volkswagen Tiguan SEL?

For the SEL, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Volkswagen Tiguan buyer's guide.

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