Volkswagen recalls 2018 Tiguan vehicles with potentially weak roof structure that could increase injury risk during crashes, affecting roof reinforcement installation.
The incorrect roof reinforcement may decrease the roof's structural integrity or impact deployment of the side curtain air bags, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguan vehicles that may have incorrect roof reinforcement. This could weaken the roof structure or cause side airbags to not deploy properly in a crash, increasing injury risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225472-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-roof-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crash.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225472-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-roof-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crash · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V732000
“Volkswagen 2018 Tiguan Roof Recall: Risk of Injury in Crash.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225472-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-roof-recall-risk-of-injury-in-crash. Based on NHTSA recall 21V732000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V732000).
The roof reinforcement may be installed incorrectly during repairs, which could reduce the roof's ability to stay intact in a crash. This might also prevent side curtain airbags from deploying properly, increasing injury risk for occupants.
Owners of 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in vehicles with the incorrect roof reinforcement are at higher risk during crashes.
Check if your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan has a roof reinforcement that was installed incorrectly during repairs. The recall was notified to owners via mail on November 19, 2021.
Call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a roof reinforcement replacement.
Dealers will replace the roof reinforcement for free once you contact them.
Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5.
The recall is because during roof damage repairs, an incorrect roof reinforcement assembly may have been installed, which could weaken the roof structure or affect side airbag deployment in crashes.
Check if your 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan received a roof reinforcement repair that was done incorrectly, as the recall was notified to owners via mail on November 19, 2021.
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free roof reinforcement replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V732000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V732000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will be replace the roof reinforcement, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 51H5. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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