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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent was reported on April 6, 2022. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TIGUAN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
22V226000April 6, 2022Structure › Body
20V579000September 23, 2020Seat Belts
20V505000August 26, 2020Seats

Systems involved: Seat Belts (1) · Seats (1) · Structure (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 22V226000Manufacturer no. 66N5

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
April 6, 2022
Owner notification
June 3, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6,553 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V226000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V579000Manufacturer no. 69BA

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
September 23, 2020
Owner notification
October 7, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
6 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Components: Seat Belts; Seat Belts › Rear/Other

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.

Safety risk

Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V579000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V505000Manufacturer no. 72L1, 72K8, 72K9

Seats

Report received by NHTSA
August 26, 2020
Owner notification
September 11, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
5,376 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Safety risk

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V505000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 7, 2022.