The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22V176000·Announced 2022-03-23

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan and Taos Suspension Knuckles Recalled

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2022 and 2021 vehicles because rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break, potentially causing loss of stability and increasing crash risk.

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: This is a structural vehicle defect affecting the suspension system. A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause loss of vehicle stability and increase crash risk.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan and Taos vehicles, as well as 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) models. The rear suspension knuckles in these vehicles may corrode, crack, and break. A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause loss of vehicle stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall affects approximately 10,119 vehicles. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. A second notice will be sent to owners once remedy parts become available.

Owners should contact their Volkswagen dealer to schedule inspection and replacement of the affected rear suspension knuckles once remedy parts become available. The repair will be performed free of charge. Volkswagen customer service can be reached at 1-800-893-5298. Additional information about this recall is available from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or online at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN, TAOS
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Suspension System
Hazard
Affected units
10,119

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 (2)

  • TIGUAN
  • TAOS

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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