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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent was reported on February 12, 2025. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: TIGUAN.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
25V082000February 12, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
22V514000July 20, 2022Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V226000April 6, 2022Structure › Body
22V176000March 23, 2022Suspension
21V853000November 3, 2021Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (2) · Equipment (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 25V082000Manufacturer no. VW: 91NY, Audi: 90AV

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
February 12, 2025
Owner notification
April 3, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
29,569 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Tiguan, 2023 Arteon, and 2024-2025 Audi Q3 vehicles. An error may occur in the camera control unit at vehicle startup, resulting in the rearview camera image not displaying as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the camera control unit software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed to Audi owners April 3, 2024, and Volkswagen owners November 18, 2025.Volkswagen owners will receive a second notice once remedy parts become available. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are (Volkswagen) 91NY and (Audi) 90AV.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-888-275-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V082000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V514000Manufacturer no. 91DV

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
July 20, 2022
Owner notification
August 2, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
43,091 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Equipment › Electrical › Infotainment › Software

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV.

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 22V514000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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 22V176000Manufacturer no. 42L8

Suspension

Report received by NHTSA
March 23, 2022
Owner notification
June 13, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,119 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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 22V176000, filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V853000Manufacturer no. 19Q4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
November 3, 2021
Owner notification
November 23, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,285 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
TIGUAN

Components: Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Critical Fasteners; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Defect summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.

Safety risk

A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.

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 21V853000, 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: February 13, 2025.