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- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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
Some Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles may have an accessory rear hatch spoiler that is not attached securely. This is caused by incorrect installation instructions, so the spoiler may not be fully fastened to the vehicle.
If the spoiler separates from the vehicle while driving, it can become a road hazard for other drivers and increase the risk of a crash. Owners of affected 2018 through 2022 Tiguan long wheelbase vehicles should take this recall seriously.
Dealers will replace the spoiler free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 (recall number 66N5), and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
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