NHTSA recall 18V-102 (18V102000)
air bags recall reported February 9, 2018 - about 3,768 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 18V102000
- Also written as
- 18V-102
- Manufacturer number
- 69V2
- Reported
- February 9, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,768
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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."
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a crash, the incorrect air bags may not protect the driver as intended, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 18V-102 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.