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2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls & Safety Report

13 open recalls

The following open safety recalls are on record with the U.S. NHTSA for the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. Recalls apply to specific VINs and build ranges — check your VIN to confirm which affect your vehicle.

STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

NHTSA campaign #: 22V226000 · Reported: April 6, 2022 · Structure/Body

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Consequence: The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy: Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.

NHTSA campaign #: 21V732000 · Reported: Sept. 23, 2021 · Structure/Body

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WEBBING

Consequence: A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.

NHTSA campaign #: 20V724000 · Reported: Nov. 20, 2020 · Seats/Restraints

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.

NHTSA campaign #: 19V679000 · Reported: Sept. 25, 2019

SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS

Consequence: If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.

NHTSA campaign #: 19V188000 · Reported: March 6, 2019 · Suspension

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Consequence: If the driver is not notified by an audible noise that the key is left in the ignition, it can increase the risk of vehicle theft or crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 90L3 and 90L4.

NHTSA campaign #: 18V824000 · Reported: Nov. 26, 2018 · Electrical

VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Consequence: A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof LED module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. The recall began July 24, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall 60D1.

NHTSA campaign #: 18V467000 · Reported: July 13, 2018 · Visibility

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Consequence: If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

NHTSA campaign #: 18V375000 · Reported: June 6, 2018 · Airbag

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

Consequence: A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.

NHTSA campaign #: 18V324000 · Reported: May 16, 2018 · Suspension

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Consequence: If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42i7.

NHTSA campaign #: 18V262000 · Reported: April 25, 2018 · Suspension

ENGINE

Consequence: If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.

NHTSA campaign #: 18V159000 · Reported: March 8, 2018 · Engine/Fuel

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Consequence: In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.

NHTSA campaign #: 18V102000 · Reported: Feb. 9, 2018 · Airbag

EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Consequence: If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.

NHTSA campaign #: 17V662000 · Reported: Oct. 18, 2017

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