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2018 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan STRUCTURE Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Under Review

All recalls are free to repair at your local dealership. Contact your dealer to schedule service for STRUCTURE issues.

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STRUCTURE Safety Recalls

Under Review #22V226000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's rear hatch spoiler may not be properly attached due to incorrect installation instructions.
Risk if Unfixed
If the spoiler separates from your vehicle, it could become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
You should take your vehicle to a Volkswagen dealer, who will replace the spoiler free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — 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.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Under Review #21V732000 Plain English
Component

STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your 2018 Tiguan may have an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly installed, which can compromise its safety in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash, the incorrect reinforcement could make it harder for the side curtain airbags to deploy properly, increasing the risk of injury.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the roof reinforcement assembly for free. You'll receive a letter with instructions on how to schedule the repair, and you can also contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 with the recall number 51H5.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan vehicles. During the repair of roof damage, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan 2018 Recalls

SUSPENSION
3 recalls
AIR BAGS
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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