NHTSA Campaign 22V176000
SUSPENSION
Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Mar 23, 2022 · 10,119 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLKSWAGEN | TAOS | 2022 | 10,119 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2021 | 10,119 |
| VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN | 2022 | 10,119 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 22V176000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.