The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V853000·Announced 2021-11-03

Loose Brake Pipe Nut in 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Vehicles

Volkswagen is recalling 2022 Tiguan vehicles with a loose brake pipe nut near the right-front wheel well. The loose nut could cause brake fluid to leak, reducing braking power and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recalls a structural defect in a safety-critical brake system component. However, no injuries, accidents, or brake failures have been reported. The hazard is potential rather than realized.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles due to a defect affecting the hydraulic brake system. The nut securing the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.

A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak from the system. This could reduce braking effectiveness, extending the distance required to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

Approximately 1,285 vehicles are affected by this recall. Owners were notified by letter starting November 23, 2021. Volkswagen dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut free of charge. Owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
1,285

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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