VW Tiguan Engine Support Bolts May Be Loose

NHTSA campaign 18V159000 · Reported Mar 8, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

high How serious is it? About this label

An unexpected loss of engine power while driving increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	18V159000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 8, 2018
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Engine
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On some long-wheelbase Tiguan models, the bolts holding the engine in place may not have been tightened properly during assembly. If they come loose, the engine could unexpectedly stop working or lose power while you're driving.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Tiguan is affected.
Contact a Volkswagen dealer, or call Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298, to schedule a repair.
The engine support bolt replacement is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 18V159000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen Engine Recalls Address Loose Covers and Engine Support Bolts · all 3 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: ENGINE
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Safety risk: If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.