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.
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling 2022 Tiguan vehicles where a brake pipe nut may be loose, causing brake fluid leaks that could extend stopping distance and increase crash risk. Owners should have dealers inspect and tighten the nut at no cost.
A loose brake pipe nut can cause brake fluid to leak, which reduces braking efficiency. This means the vehicle may take longer to stop, increasing the risk of a crash, especially in situations where quick stops are needed.
Owners of 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles are affected. Drivers who frequently drive on wet roads or in areas with poor visibility may be at higher risk due to potential brake failure.
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.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free brake inspection at a dealer.
Dealers will check and tighten the brake pipe nut if necessary at no cost.
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.
The nut securing the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose, causing brake fluid leaks that extend stopping distance and increase crash risk.
Your 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan may be affected if you received a notification letter mailed November 23, 2021.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut for free. Contact Volkswagen at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule the service.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V853000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen 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.
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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.
