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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent was reported on April 6, 2022.

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Recalls at a glance

DateCampaignPartVehicles
April 6, 202222V-226Structure: body6,553
September 23, 202020V-579Seat belts6
August 26, 202020V-505Seats5,376

Recall details

Structure: body

April 6, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-226

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.

Risk: An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix: 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.

Seat belts

September 23, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-579

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.

Risk: Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.

Seats

August 26, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-505

What is wrong: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Risk: In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Other model years of the Volkswagen Tiguan

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, the most recent reported on April 6, 2022. A campaign covers only certain vehicles, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected.

What parts have been recalled on the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Structure (1), Seat belts (1), Seats (1).

Are recall repairs free?

In 2 of the 3 campaigns listed here, the remedy states that the repair is free of charge. Read the remedy in each recall for the details.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.