The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·18V262000·Announced 2018-04-25

Volkswagen Recalls 2018 Tiguan Vehicles Due to Rear Shock Absorber Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguan long wheelbase vehicles because a rear shock absorber loop may separate, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear shock absorber) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which meets the rubric criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. The recall involves a defect where a lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process.

If the lower loop of the rear shock absorber detaches, there may be a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
7,430

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TIGUAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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