2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."Possible Effects
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.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 Manufacture Dates
2017-05-24 - 2018-01-16Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.Possible Effects
A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.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 Manufacture Dates
2017-07-31 - 2018-04-03Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The LED module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.Possible Effects
A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.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 Manufacture Dates
2016-12-08 - 2018-07-07Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture.Possible Effects
If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.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 Manufacture Dates
2017-03-22 - 2018-11-06Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.Possible Effects
If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.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 Manufacture Dates
2016-12-08 - 2016-12-09Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.Possible Effects
The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.Action
Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.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.nhtsa.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.Possible Effects
If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.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 Manufacture Dates
2017-05-08 - 2017-05-24Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.Possible Effects
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.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 Manufacture Dates
2018-03-10 - 2018-05-19Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."Possible Effects
If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.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 Manufacture Dates
2017-07-04 - 2017-08-19Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan and 2019 Volkswagen Jetta vehicles that do not have keyless entry. The instrument cluster may not provide an audible warning to let the driver know that the key is still in the ignition when the door is open. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection."Possible Effects
If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.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 Manufacture Dates
2017-03-01 - 2018-11-08Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding processPossible Effects
If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7.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 Manufacture Dates
2018-01-15 - 2018-03-10Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.Possible Effects
A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.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 Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.Possible Effects
A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.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 Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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Recall Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.Possible Effects
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.Action
Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.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.nhtsa.gov.Recall Manufacture Dates
2001-02-25 - 2001-02-25Vehicles Affected
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All tiguan Recalls
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Other Volkswagen Recalls
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Volkswagen 115
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Volkswagen 411
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Volkswagen ARTEON
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Volkswagen ATLAS
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Volkswagen ATLAS CROSS SPORT
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Volkswagen BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
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Volkswagen CABRIO
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Volkswagen CAMPER
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Volkswagen CONVERTIBLE
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Volkswagen CORRADO
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Volkswagen DASHER
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Volkswagen EGOLF
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Volkswagen E-GOLF
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Volkswagen EOS
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Volkswagen EUROVAN
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Volkswagen FOX
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Volkswagen GLI
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Volkswagen GOLF
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Volkswagen GOLF ALLTRACK
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Volkswagen GOLF R
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Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN
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Volkswagen GTI
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Volkswagen ID.4
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Volkswagen TIGUAN
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Volkswagen VANAGON
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Volkswagen VOLKSWAGEN
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- Volkswagen BEETLE
- Volkswagen BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- Volkswagen CABRIO
- Volkswagen CABRIOLET
- Volkswagen CAMPER
- Volkswagen CC
- Volkswagen CONVERTIBLE
- Volkswagen CORRADO
- Volkswagen DASHER
- Volkswagen EGOLF
- Volkswagen E-GOLF
- Volkswagen EOS
- Volkswagen EUROVAN
- Volkswagen FOX
- Volkswagen GLI
- Volkswagen GOLF
- Volkswagen GOLF ALLTRACK
- Volkswagen GOLF R
- Volkswagen GOLF SPORTWAGEN
- Volkswagen GTI
- Volkswagen ID 4
- Volkswagen ID.4
- Volkswagen JETTA
- Volkswagen JETTA HYBRID
- Volkswagen JETTA SPORTWAGEN
- Volkswagen KARMAN GHIA
- Volkswagen NEW BEETLE
- Volkswagen PASSAT
- Volkswagen PASSAT WAGON
- Volkswagen QUANTUM
- Volkswagen R32
- Volkswagen RABBIT
- Volkswagen ROUTAN
- Volkswagen SCIROCCO
- Volkswagen SUPER BEETLE
- Volkswagen SYNCRO
- Volkswagen TAOS
- Volkswagen THING
- Volkswagen TIGUAN
- Volkswagen TOUAREG
- Volkswagen TOUAREG HYBRID
- Volkswagen TYPE I
- Volkswagen TYPE II
- Volkswagen TYPE III
- Volkswagen TYPE IV
- Volkswagen VANAGON
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