NHTSA recall 22V-176 (22V176000)
suspension recall reported March 23, 2022 - about 10,119 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V176000
- Also written as
- 22V-176
- Manufacturer number
- 42L8
- Reported
- March 23, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~10,119
- Component
- suspension
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-176 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
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.