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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent was reported on July 20, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TIGUAN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V514000July 20, 2022Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V226000April 6, 2022Structure › Body
22V176000March 23, 2022Suspension
21V038000February 1, 2021Seats
20V716000November 18, 2020Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Equipment (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V514000Manufacturer no. 91DV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
July 20, 2022
Owner notification
August 2, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
43,091 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software

Defect summary

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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V514000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V226000Manufacturer no. 66N5

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
April 6, 2022
Owner notification
June 3, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,553 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V226000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V176000Manufacturer no. 42L8

Suspension

Report received by NHTSA
March 23, 2022
Owner notification
June 13, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,119 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect 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.

Safety risk

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 in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V176000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V038000Manufacturer no. 72L6

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
February 1, 2021
Owner notification
February 18, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
57 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Components: Seats; Seats › Critical Fasteners

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V038000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V716000Manufacturer no. 91BB / 91BC

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
November 18, 2020
Owner notification
December 11, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
32,048 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V716000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 21, 2022.