Suspension

NHTSA recall 22V176000 · announced March 23, 2022 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 10,119 units affected

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.

The risk

A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2022 Volkswagen Taos
• 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
• 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.