VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2021: SUSPENSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V176000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2021 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-06-13 | 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-24 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 42L8
Component: SUSPENSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 10119
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
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.
