Volkswagen Tiguan (2018-2022): Structure
Recall 22V226000 · Apr 6, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
6,553
vehicles affected
6,553
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V226000
- Date
- Apr 6, 2022
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 6,553
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 2018-2022
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.
What can happen
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 5 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2018-2022 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V226000?
1 model: Volkswagen Tiguan (2018-2022), about 6,553 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 22V226000?
Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.
What can happen?
An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.