The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·21V732000·Announced 2021-09-23

Volkswagen Recalls 2018 Tiguan Vehicles Due to Roof Reinforcement Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguan vehicles because an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed during prior repairs, potentially compromising structural integrity and airbag deployment.

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 (roof reinforcement) that may decrease structural integrity and impact airbag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed during the repair of roof damage.

The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact the deployment of the side curtain air bags. This condition increases the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Dealers will replace the roof reinforcement free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 19, 2021. 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
2

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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