01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recall campaigns
NHTSA 22V226000
- Component
- STRUCTURE
- Report received
- April 6, 2022
- Potential units
- 6,553campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
Owner notification: June 3, 2022 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 20V579000
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Report received
- September 23, 2020
- Potential units
- 6campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Why it matters: Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.
Owner notification: October 7, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
NHTSA 20V505000
- Component
- SEATS
- Report received
- August 26, 2020
- Potential units
- 5,376campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Why it matters: In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
Owner notification: September 11, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH