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2018 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #18V375000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's passenger side air bag may not deploy properly in a crash, which could lead to an increased risk of injury.
Risk if Unfixed
If your air bag doesn't deploy correctly, you could get hurt more seriously in a crash.
Free Fix
You'll receive a free repair at the dealership, where they'll replace the passenger side air bag to ensure it works as it should.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #18V102000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan 2018 Recalls

SUSPENSION
3 recalls
STRUCTURE
2 recalls
ENGINE
1 recall
SEAT BELTS
1 recall
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 recall
VISIBILITY
1 recall
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 recall
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan Years

2025
2 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
5 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
5 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls

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