CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
- Risk
- A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A loose nut securing a brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may allow brake fluid to leak. Fluid loss can reduce braking performance, extending the distance needed to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
If you own an affected vehicle, take it to an authorized dealer. The dealer will inspect the brake pipe nut and tighten it if necessary. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters for this recall were mailed on November 23, 2021, but you can also check your VIN for open recalls and contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298, referencing recall number 19Q4.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2022 |
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