VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022: SUSPENSION

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V176000

Make Model Year
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2022
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

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.

Notes

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.