Recall
Volkswagen Tiguan — 22V176000
NHTSA ID
22V176000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Years Affected
2021
Recall Date
2022-03-23
Component
SUSPENSION
Units Affected
10,119
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
42L8
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Consequence
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.