Volkswagen Tiguan, Taos Rear Suspension May Crack

NHTSA campaign 22V176000 · Reported Mar 23, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V176000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 23, 2022
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Suspension
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2021–2022
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 and Taos vehicles, including the Tiguan long wheelbase version, because the left or right rear suspension knuckle may corrode. Over time, this corrosion can cause the knuckle to crack and eventually break. A second notice will be sent to owners once replacement parts become available. This problem can affect either the left or right rear suspension knuckle on the affected vehicles.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Volkswagen dealer for inspection and, if necessary, replacement of the rear suspension knuckle(s); Volkswagen customer service is 1-800-893-5298.
3. The repair is 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 22V176000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
2022 Volkswagen Taos
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 suspension recalls involving loose fasteners and broken rear springs · all 7 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SUSPENSION
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
Safety risk: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

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