CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
- Risk
- If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles may have engine support bolts that were not properly tightened. Over time, this could lead to an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power.
Loss of engine power while driving raises the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and check your VIN for open recalls. Volkswagen will notify owners of the recall.
The remedy is free: an authorized Volkswagen dealer will replace the engine support bolts at no cost to you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 |
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