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Campaign 22V176000

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ID: #22V176000 MFR: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

SUSPENSION

What Happened
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.
Risk if Unfixed
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free 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.

Affected Vehicles

2022 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan
2021 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #22V176000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

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