Volkswagen recalls 2021 Tiguan vehicles with potential rear suspension knuckle failure that could cause loss of stability and crash risk. Owners must have inspection and possible replacement by dealers.
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2021 Tiguan vehicles with a risk that rear suspension knuckles could break, leading to loss of stability and increased crash risk. Affected vehicles need a free inspection and possible replacement of the knuckles. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80731-volkswagen-2021-tiguan-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80731-volkswagen-2021-tiguan-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #22V176000
“Volkswagen 2021 Tiguan Suspension Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Broken Knuckles.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80731-volkswagen-2021-tiguan-suspension-recall-risk-of-crash-due-to. Based on NHTSA recall 22V176000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=22V176000).
The rear suspension knuckles can corrode, crack, and break, causing loss of vehicle stability. This increases the risk of a crash, especially during normal driving conditions.
Owners of 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles are affected. Drivers with rear suspension knuckles that may corrode, crack, or break are at higher risk.
Check if your 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan has a recall notice mailed in June 2022. The affected vehicles may have corroded, cracked, or broken rear suspension knuckles.
Call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free inspection and possible replacement of the rear suspension knuckles.
Dealers will inspect your vehicle and replace one or both rear suspension knuckles if necessary, free of charge.
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.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles with potential rear suspension knuckle failure.
Check if your vehicle has a recall notice mailed in June 2022 or if the rear suspension knuckles are corroded, cracked, or broken.
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free inspection and possible replacement of the rear suspension knuckles.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 22V176000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 22V176000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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