Air bags: frontalRecall 18V-102 · 2017–2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V-102 covers 3,768 2017–2018 Volkswagen Tiguan for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V102000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Tiguan Limited vehicles. The front driver air bag installed on these vehicles may not be intended for use in vehicles sold in the United States. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel and front driver air bag module, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69V2.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 23 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 24, 2017 to January 16, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.