Volkswagen Tiguan brake line nut may be loose

NHTSA campaign 21V853000 · Reported 2021-11-03 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles, a nut that holds the brake pipe in place near the right front wheel well may not be tight enough. Brake fluid travels through that pipe to push the brakes. If the nut is loose, fluid can leak out, and without enough fluid the brakes do not work as well — it can take a longer distance to bring the vehicle to a stop. Dealers will check the nut and tighten it if needed, at no cost to you.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Tiguan is covered. 2. Call your Volkswagen dealer, or Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall 19Q4), to book an inspection. 3. Have the brake pipe nut inspected and tightened — free of charge.

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

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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.