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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V526000·Announced 2025-08-13

Volkswagen Tiguan rear axle tie rod bolts may be loose

Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles because a tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control. 15 vehicles are affected.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Structural vehicle defect: a loose tie rod bolt in the rear axle steering linkage that the manufacturer says can lead to loss of vehicle control.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The action covers 15 vehicles.

A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control. According to the manufacturer, a loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
15

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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