Volkswagen recalls 2022 Tiguan vehicles with loose brake pipe nuts that may cause brake fluid leaks and longer stopping distances, increasing crash risk. Owners can get free brake inspections.
“Volkswagen 2022 Tiguan: Loose brake pipe nut risks brake failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81178-volkswagen-2022-tiguan-loose-brake-pipe-nut-risks-brake-failure. Based on NHTSA recall #21V853000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V853000).
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles for a loose brake pipe nut that may cause fluid leaks and increase crash risk, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) on March 11, 2021. Dealers will inspect and tighten the nut free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Volkswagen Tiguan, 2022
What to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
The hazard
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
Context
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has 276 other recalls on record since 2014-10-20. Recent Volkswagen recalls include a 2026-10-22 Audi Q3 steering recall, a 2026-09-30 ID.4 battery fire risk, and a 2026-09-10 Tiguan engine stall recall. Other recent recalls of similar products include a 2026-03-27 Mercedes-Benz G 580 EV wheel detachment risk, a 2026-05-21 Bentley Continental GT power train loose hub nut risk, and a 2026-10-02 Mercedes S-Class front brake hose leak risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has a notification letter mailed November 23, 2021. The issue involves the nut securing the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well.
Brand
Volkswagen
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free brake inspection at a dealer.
Have dealer inspect brakes
Dealers will check and tighten the brake pipe nut if necessary at no cost.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 8 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Volkswagen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V853000 — Volkswagen 2022 Tiguan: Loose brake pipe nut risks brake failure
Hello,
I own a Volkswagen 2022 Tiguan: Loose brake pipe nut risks brake failure that is covered by recall 21V853000 from Volkswagen.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.
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.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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