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2021-2022 Volkswagen Taos and Volkswagen Tiguan recall: suspension

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 23, 2022. It covers about 10,119 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10,119
reported
Mar 23, 2022
owners notified
Jun 13, 2022
related complaints
8

Suspension

What is wrong
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.
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.

Recall number 22V176000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 8 complaints about suspension problems.

2022 Volkswagen Taos2021 Volkswagen Tiguan2022 Volkswagen Tiguan

Questions about recall 22V176000

Is there a recall on the 2021-2022 Volkswagen Taos and Volkswagen Tiguan suspension?

Yes. Recall 22V176000, reported on March 23, 2022, covers about 10,119 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V176000?

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.

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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