Volkswagen Tiguan brake pipe nut may be loose

NHTSA campaign 21V853000 · Reported Nov 3, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A longer stopping distance increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	21V853000
Reported to NHTSA	Nov 3, 2021
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Volkswagen is recalling certain Tiguan vehicles because the nut that holds the brake pipe in place near the right-front wheel well may be loose. That nut is what keeps the connection on the brake line tight. If it is loose, brake fluid can leak out of the line. Brake fluid is what makes the brakes work when you press the pedal, and with fluid leaking the vehicle may need a longer distance to stop. A dealer can check the nut and tighten it.

What you should do

1. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer to schedule the inspection, or call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
3. The inspection and any tightening of the nut are free of charge.

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 21V853000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 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 Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Leaks and Reduced Braking · all 7 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
Safety risk: A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.

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