EngineRecall 18V-159 · 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V-159 covers 4 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on March 8, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V159000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
The risk
If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 8, 2017 to May 24, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.