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Campaign 25V526000

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ID: #25V526000 MFR: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

What This Recall Means

Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

What Happened
You have a recall on your 2025 Tiguan due to a potential issue with the tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the tie rod bolt becomes loose, it could cause you to lose control of your vehicle, which increases the risk of a crash.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix
A dealership will replace the tie rod bolt for free, and you've likely already been notified by a letter sent on September 5, 2025. You can also call Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298 or reference recall number 42E7.

Affected Vehicles

2025 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #25V526000. 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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