2018 Volkswagen Tiguan recall: engine
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 8, 2018. It covers about 4 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 4
- reported
- Mar 8, 2018
- owners notified
- Mar 26, 2018
- related complaints
- 82
Engine
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
Recall number 18V159000
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 2018
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 82 complaints about engine problems.
Questions about recall 18V159000
Is there a recall on the 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan engine?
Yes. Recall 18V159000, reported on March 8, 2018, covers about 4 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V159000?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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