NHTSA recall 21V-853 (21V853000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported November 3, 2021 - about 1,285 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V853000
- Also written as
- 21V-853
- Manufacturer number
- 19Q4
- Reported
- November 3, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,285
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
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 (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-853 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.