2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.

• 22V514000Jul 20, 202243,091 vehicles potentially affected
  Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2021–2022, Atlas 2021–2022, Jetta 2021–2022 +5 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal…

  Possible consequence: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

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• 22V226000Apr 6, 20226,553 vehicles potentially affected
  Structure › Body
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2018–2022

  Reported issue: 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 consequence: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: 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.

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• 22V176000Mar 23, 202210,119 vehicles potentially affected
  Suspension
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2021–2022, Taos 2022

  Reported issue: 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.

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• 21V038000Feb 1, 202157 vehicles potentially affected
  Seats › Critical fasteners
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2021, Jetta 2021

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.

  Possible consequence: The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.

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• 20V716000Nov 18, 202032,048 vehicles potentially affected
  Back over prevention › Sensing system › Camera
  Covers: Volkswagen Tiguan 2021, Atlas 2021, Jetta 2021 +3 more

  Reported issue: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

  Possible consequence: A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC.

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