Recall 22V176000: 2021–2022 Volkswagen Tiguan and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 23, 2022

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

10,119vehicles

Model years

2021–2022

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2022 Volkswagen Taos323 complaints
• 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan144 complaints
• 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan273 complaints