Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

Volkswagen AG has established that on VW Tiguan vehicles of a limited production period there is the possibility that because of a faulty protective felt in the event of a front crash a tear in the seat belt on the front seats could occur. In the event of an accident the seat belt could get caught in the side lever for seat height adjustment. The faulty protective felt on the lever for the seat height adjustment can cause the seat belt to tear in the event of a front crash. A torn seat belt increases the risk of severe or deadly injuries in the event of accidents.

Fix: For safety reasons the replacement of the faulty protective felt on the lever to the seat height adjustment of your vehicle is necessary. Until the check do not use your vehicle with the front seats in a seat position that is far back and low down. Otherwise there is a risk that the seat belt could tear in the event of a front crash and the risk of severe or deadly injuries is increased.

337 vehicles · built 14 May 2024 to 21 May 2024

The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.

Fix: Replace airbag

1 vehicle · built 6 Feb 2015 to 6 Feb 2015

On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.

305 vehicles · built 23 Jul 2021 to 20 Sep 2021

The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.

Fix: An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.

1,868 vehicles · built 23 Jan 2019 to 10 Feb 2022

On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

Fix: On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

7,579 vehicles · built 5 Sep 2020 to 17 Feb 2022

The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production.

Fix: The bolted connection of the brake line must be checked on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened.

3 vehicles · built 9 Sep 2021 to 29 Sep 2021

A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted.

Fix: The tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.

531 vehicles · built 11 May 2016 to 22 Jan 2019

A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed.

Fix: The welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat will be checked and if necessary replaced.

33 vehicles · built 23 Sep 2020 to 25 Sep 2020

There is the possibility that the adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats was incorrectly welded.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

15 vehicles · built 26 Jun 2020 to 29 Jun 2020

The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.

Fix: The roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid.

2,495 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 30 Jun 2019

The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.

Fix: For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced

53 vehicles · built 10 Oct 2019 to 11 Oct 2019

Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.

Fix: Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced

184 vehicles · built 13 Sep 2019 to 22 Oct 2019

A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.

Fix: The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.

17,988 vehicles · built 6 Jan 2015 to 17 Dec 2015

Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

Fix: On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

373 vehicles · built 9 Oct 2018 to 28 May 2019

There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.

Fix: Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found

101 vehicles · built 4 Feb 2019 to 5 Feb 2019

A tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module.

Fix: The affected tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.

454 vehicles · built 11 May 2016 to 5 Nov 2018

Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.

Fix: Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.

37,179 vehicles · built 1 Apr 2015 to 31 Jul 2018

The front brake discs may not meet the required thickness dimension. Under extreme loads this could cause cracking which may lead to fractures.

Fix: The front discs on affected vehicles will be checked for conformity and where necessary they will be replaced.

56 vehicles · built 19 Jan 2018 to 23 Jan 2018

On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

16,625 vehicles · built 1 Mar 2011 to 30 Nov 2011

Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

Fix: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

3,879 vehicles · built 1 May 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.

Fix: On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.

1,706 vehicles · built 1 Aug 2016 to 31 Oct 2016

It has been identified that due to a programing issue with the On-Board Supply Control Unit it is possible that the failure of one of the vehicle lights (dipped beam/main beam/daytime running light/rear fog light or indicator) may not be recognised by the control unit and therefore not shown in the instrument cluster. It is also possible that vehicle lights may be shown as faulty when they are not. Furthermore a failure of a dipped beam may not trigger a replacement response (activation of side lights). A light failure without a display in the instrument cluster or without replacement response can pose a danger of an accident especially in the dark.

Fix: Recall all affected vehicles to reprogramme the On-Board Supply Control Unit.

12,440 vehicles · built 1 Jun 2015 to 31 Oct 2016

The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.

Fix: On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.

13,620 vehicles · built 25 Nov 2015 to 14 Apr 2016

On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

Fix: Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

33,719 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2009 to 15 Dec 2011

The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. This can lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire.

Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater.

1,452 vehicles · built 11 Jul 2007 to 10 Feb 2008