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.
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.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
The passenger air bag sensor in your vehicle may not work properly due to a wiring issue, causing it to deactivate even when someone is sitting in the front passenger seat.
Risk if Unfixed
If the passenger air bag doesn't deploy in a crash, it could lead to a higher risk of injury for the passenger.
Free Fix
You should get your vehicle repaired at a Volkswagen dealership at no cost to you. The repair involves fixing the wiring harness in the front passenger seat, and you'll be notified by mail when it's time to bring your vehicle in.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Original — Remedy
Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
The body control module in your Tiguan is like a computer brain that helps control various systems in your vehicle. In some 2025 models, a software glitch might cause it to reset and lose track of what's going on.
Risk if Unfixed
If the software error happens while you're driving, your engine could stall unexpectedly, or you might lose some important warning lights or controls. This could make it harder to drive safely and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Volkswagen dealer will update the body control module software for free, so you don't have to pay a thing. You'll get a letter with instructions, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you can.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A software error may cause the body control module (BCM) system to reset. This may result in the ignition switching off, resulting in an engine stall. It can also lead to a loss of certain controls, warning lights, exterior lighting, or failure of the rearview camera system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 101, "Controls and Displays," and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect," as well as FMVSS numbers 111 and 108.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An unexpected engine stall, loss of exterior lighting or warning lights, or failure of the rearview camera system can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed November 6, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 57KL. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 17, 2026.
