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2025 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan

2 recalls Risk Grade: B- Most severe issue: Critical

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

Known Safety Recalls

Critical #25V526000 Plain English
Component

STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
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.
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High Priority #25V854000 Plain English
Component

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.
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STEERING
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1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan Years

2024
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
5 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2020
3 recalls
2019
5 recalls
2018
13 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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