Volkswagen Tiguan Rear Spoiler May Detach

NHTSA campaign 22V226000 · Reported Apr 6, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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If the spoiler separates from the vehicle, it becomes a road hazard and increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V226000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 6, 2022
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Structure:body
Vehicles covered	5 model/year combinations, model years 2018–2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheelbase vehicles have an accessory spoiler on the rear hatch that was installed using incorrect instructions. Because of this, the spoiler may not be attached to the vehicle securely enough. A loose spoiler could come off the vehicle while driving and become a hazard on the road for other drivers.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is included.
2. Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or your dealer to schedule replacement of the spoiler.
3. The 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 22V226000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (5)

2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
2019 Volkswagen Tiguan
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan
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 Structure Recalls Cover ID.4 Doors and Tiguan Body Parts · all 5 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: STRUCTURE:BODY
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
Safety risk: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

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