Volkswagen Tiguan Rear Tie Rod Bolt Loose

NHTSA campaign 25V526000 · Reported Aug 13, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V526000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 13, 2025
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Steering:linkages:tie ROD Assembly
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2025
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles have a bolt connecting the tie rod on the rear axle assembly, and this bolt may be loose. A loose tie rod bolt on the rear axle can lead to a loss of vehicle control. This recall covers the tie rod assembly connection on the rear axle of affected Tiguan vehicles built for the 2025 model year.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact your dealer or Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298 to schedule the repair.
3. The tie rod bolt replacement is done 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 25V526000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2025 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: STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
Safety risk: A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.

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