Service brakes, hydraulic: critical fastenersRecall 21V-853 · 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V-853 covers 1,285 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan for a service brakes, hydraulic: critical fasteners problem, reported to NHTSA on November 3, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q3) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V853000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
The risk
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 fix
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.
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
96%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.