Recall
Volkswagen Tiguan — 21V853000
NHTSA ID
21V853000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Years Affected
2022
Recall Date
2021-11-03
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Units Affected
1,285
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
19Q4
Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
Consequence
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.