SuspensionRecall 22V-176 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 22V-176 covers 10,119 Volkswagen vehicles for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on March 23, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q1) shows 93% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V176000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.
The risk
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.
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
93%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 20 vehicles were listed as unreachable.