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Vw Tiguan Recalls

There are currently 26 safety recalls out on the Vw Tiguan. To find out whether your car is affected, you'll need to find your car's VIN number.

How to find your VIN

The VIN can often be found on the lower-left corner of the dashboard, in front of the steering wheel.

You can read the number by looking through the windshield. The VIN may also appear in a number of other locations:

  • Front of the engine block. This should be easy to spot by opening the bonnet, and looking at the front of the engine.
  • Front of the car frame, near the container that holds windshield washer fluid.
  • Rear wheel well. Try looking up, directly above the tyre.
  • Inside the driver-side doorjamb. Open the door, and look underneath where the side-view mirror would be located if the door was shut.
  • Driver-side doorpost. Open the door, and look near the spot where the door latches, not too far from the seatbelt return.
  • Underneath the spare tyre.
VIN Location Diagram

If you still can't locate the VIN, try consulting your vehicle manual. Or, call a dealership or the manufacturer and request guidance.

Step 2 - See if your car is affected
  • Announcement date:
    30/05/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/166
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZMM142931
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZNM011793
    Car Build Date:
    23/07/2021 - 20/09/2021
    Concern:
    Sporadic Malfunctions In A Pressure Casting System Caused Individual Rear Wheel Bearing Housings To Be Fitted With Oxide Inclusions
    Defect:
    On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    07/04/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/086
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZNW400018
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZNW403101
    Car Build Date:
    23/01/2019 - 10/02/2022
    Concern:
    The Fuse In The High-voltage System Of Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles Was In Some Cases Produced With Too Little So-called Fire Sand
    Defect:
    The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.
    Remedy:
    An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.
  • Announcement date:
    22/03/2022
    Recalls number:
    R/2022/074
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZMW080725
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZNW517499
    Car Build Date:
    05/09/2020 - 17/02/2022
    Concern:
    Engine Compartment Covers Could Come Loose From Their Attachment
    Defect:
    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.
    Remedy:
    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.
  • Announcement date:
    05/11/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/405
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZNM005457
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZNM009210
    Car Build Date:
    09/09/2021 - 29/09/2021
    Concern:
    The Bolted Connection Of The Brake Line On The Front Right Wheel Housing May Not Have Been Correctly Tightened During Production
    Defect:
    The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production.
    Remedy:
    The bolted connection of the brake line must be checked on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened.
  • Announcement date:
    07/06/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/203
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZGW306118
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZKM083697
    Car Build Date:
    11/05/2016 - 22/01/2019
    Concern:
    A Tow Bar With A Possibly Defective Locking Mechanism In The Swivelling Module Has Been Fitted
    Defect:
    A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted.
    Remedy:
    The tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    15/02/2021
    Recalls number:
    R/2021/052
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZMM006967
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZMM008429
    Car Build Date:
    23/09/2020 - 25/09/2020
    Concern:
    A Welding To The Tubular Frame Of The Driver Seatmay Have Been Incorrectly Performed
    Defect:
    A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed.
    Remedy:
    The welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat will be checked and if necessary replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    08/09/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/259
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZLM141214
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZLM143246
    Car Build Date:
    26/06/2020 - 29/06/2020
    Concern:
    The Adjustment Mechanism Of The Backrest Frame Of The Front Seats May Be Incorrectly Welded
    Defect:
    There is the possibility that the adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats was incorrectly welded.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    11/05/2020
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/133
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZGW307653
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZKM162975
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2016 - 30/06/2019
    Concern:
    The Roof Spoiler Can Partially Or Completely Detach From The Vehicle
    Defect:
    The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    The roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid.
  • Announcement date:
    18/12/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/451
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZLW327161
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZLW831162
    Car Build Date:
    10/10/2019 - 11/10/2019
    Concern:
    The Wall Thickness Of The Fuel Tank May Not Be To Specification
    Defect:
    The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.
    Remedy:
    For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced
  • Announcement date:
    12/12/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2020/005
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZA1ZLV015815
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZA1ZLV047732
    Car Build Date:
    13/09/2019 - 22/10/2019
    Concern:
    Wheels Ordered And Bought At The Dealers May Not Be Compatible
    Defect:
    Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.
    Remedy:
    Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced
  • Announcement date:
    05/11/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/378
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZFW102370
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZGW566331
    Car Build Date:
    06/01/2015 - 17/12/2015
    Concern:
    A Condenser May Fail In The Airbag Control Unit
    Defect:
    A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.
    Remedy:
    The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.
  • Announcement date:
    09/08/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/264
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZKW378267
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZKW903673
    Car Build Date:
    09/10/2018 - 28/05/2019
    Concern:
    Too Little Torque May Be Provided By The Engine At Low Engine Speeds
    Defect:
    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.
    Remedy:
    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.
  • Announcement date:
    15/07/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/216
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZKW358293
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZKW863407
    Car Build Date:
    04/02/2019 - 05/02/2019
    Concern:
    Possible Cracks In Left Front Seats
    Defect:
    There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
    Remedy:
    Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found
  • Announcement date:
    03/06/2019
    Recalls number:
    R/2019/174
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZGW306118
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZKW828523
    Car Build Date:
    11/05/2016 - 05/11/2018
    Concern:
    Tow Bar With A Possible Defective Locking Mechanism May Have Been Fitted
    Defect:
    A tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module.
    Remedy:
    The affected tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    28/11/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/331
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZGW302423
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZGW815589
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2015 - 31/07/2018
    Concern:
    A Short Circuit In The Led Module Of The Panorama Sun Roof Can Occur
    Defect:
    Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.
    Remedy:
    Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.
  • Announcement date:
    28/11/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/331
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZJM053940
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZJW976529
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2015 - 31/07/2018
    Concern:
    A Short Circuit In The Led Module Of The Panorama Sun Roof Can Occur
    Defect:
    Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.
    Remedy:
    Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.
  • Announcement date:
    28/11/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/331
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZHW302587
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZHW942824
    Car Build Date:
    01/04/2015 - 31/07/2018
    Concern:
    A Short Circuit In The Led Module Of The Panorama Sun Roof Can Occur
    Defect:
    Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.
    Remedy:
    Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.
  • Announcement date:
    19/03/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/074
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZJW384841
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZJW900368
    Car Build Date:
    19/01/2018 - 23/01/2018
    Concern:
    Front Brake Discs May Not Be Correct Thickness
    Defect:
    The front brake discs may not meet the required thickness dimension. Under extreme loads this could cause cracking which may lead to fractures.
    Remedy:
    The front discs on affected vehicles will be checked for conformity and where necessary they will be replaced.
  • Announcement date:
    07/03/2018
    Recalls number:
    R/2018/062
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZBW103889
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZBW124589
    Car Build Date:
    01/03/2011 - 30/11/2011
    Concern:
    Starter Motor May Malfunction And Overheat
    Defect:
    On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.
  • Announcement date:
    22/03/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/079
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZHW320847
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZHW847521
    Car Build Date:
    01/05/2016 - 31/10/2016
    Concern:
    Airbag/belt Tensioners May Not Trigger In Event Of An Accident
    Defect:
    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    27/01/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/272
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZHW329130
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZHW826108
    Car Build Date:
    01/08/2016 - 31/10/2016
    Concern:
    Front Seat Backrest May Collapse In A Collision
    Defect:
    The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.
  • Announcement date:
    23/01/2017
    Recalls number:
    R/2017/040
    Car Build Date:
    01/06/2015 - 31/10/2016
    Concern:
    Lights May Fail Without Warning
    Defect:
    It has been identified that due to a programing issue with the On-Board Supply Control Unit it is possible that the failure of one of the vehicle lights (dipped beam/main beam/daytime running light/rear fog light or indicator) may not be recognised by the control unit and therefore not shown in the instrument cluster. It is also possible that vehicle lights may be shown as faulty when they are not. Furthermore a failure of a dipped beam may not trigger a replacement response (activation of side lights). A light failure without a display in the instrument cluster or without replacement response can pose a danger of an accident especially in the dark.
    Remedy:
    Recall all affected vehicles to reprogramme the On-Board Supply Control Unit.
  • Announcement date:
    23/06/2016
    Recalls number:
    R/2016/145
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZGW056491
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ5NZGW076004
    Car Build Date:
    25/11/2015 - 14/04/2016
    Concern:
    Child Lock May Disengage
    Defect:
    The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.
    Remedy:
    On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.
  • Announcement date:
    15/12/2011
    Recalls number:
    R/2011/169
    Car Build Date:
    01/01/2009 - 15/12/2011
    Concern:
    Fuel May Leak
    Defect:
    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.
    Remedy:
    Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.
  • Announcement date:
    16/07/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/097
    VIN start:
    WVWZZZ5NZ8W000014
    VIN end:
    WVWZZZ5NZ8W000094
    Car Build Date:
    11/07/2007 - 10/02/2008
    Concern:
    Fire May Occur
    Defect:
    The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. This can lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater.
  • Announcement date:
    16/07/2008
    Recalls number:
    R/2008/097
    VIN start:
    WVGZZZ5NZ8W000002
    VIN end:
    WVGZZZ5NZ8W026941
    Car Build Date:
    11/07/2007 - 10/02/2008
    Concern:
    Fire May Occur
    Defect:
    The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. This can lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire.
    Remedy:
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater.
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