2021–2022 Volkswagen Taos, Volkswagen Tiguan: Suspension recall
NHTSA campaign 22V176000 · 10K units potentially affected · filed Mar 23, 2022
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V176000
- Manufacturer no.
- 42L8
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Units affected
- 10,119
- Report received
- Mar 23, 2022
- Owner letters
- Jun 13, 2022
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Taos 2022
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2021, 2022