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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2021 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 5
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 143
Latest campaign: Jul 20, 2022

Recall summary by component5

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Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Back over prevention	2	Jul 20, 2022	22V514000 20V716000
Structure	1	Apr 6, 2022	22V226000
Suspension	1	Mar 23, 2022	22V176000
Seats	1	Feb 1, 2021	21V038000

Safety recalls5

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Jul 20, 2022Latest campaign


Jul 20, 202222V514000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V514000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Golf GTI, Jetta GLI, Jetta NF, Arteon FL, Tiguan LWB, 2022 Taos, Jetta PA, Tiguan PA, 2021-2022 Atlas Cross Sport, and Atlas FL vehicles. The manufacturing process of the eMMC memory module in the infotainment system may cause the rearview camera image not to display. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will update the infotainment software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 16, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91DV. Campaign NHTSA 22V514000 · Jul 20, 2022
Apr 6, 202222V226000	Structure: body An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V226000 What's 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. 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. Campaign NHTSA 22V226000 · Apr 6, 2022
Mar 23, 202222V176000	Suspension A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 22V176000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break. Risk A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8. Campaign NHTSA 22V176000 · Mar 23, 2022
Feb 1, 202121V038000	Seats The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 21V038000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks. Risk The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6. Campaign NHTSA 21V038000 · Feb 1, 2021
Nov 18, 202020V716000	Back over prevention: sensing system camera A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V716000 What's wrong Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Atlas Cross Sport, Tiguan LWB, Jetta NF, Jetta GLI, Golf GTI, Atlas FL and Arteon vehicles. The rear view camera could malfunction during an ignition cycle, leading to a black screen or infotainment system freeze. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility." Risk A black or frozen rear view image reduces the driver's visibility when reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will update the infotainment system software, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 91BB/91BC. Campaign NHTSA 20V716000 · Nov 18, 2020

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component143

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143Complaints filed

2Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

2Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Engine	54	38	1	0
Unknown or other	29	20	0	0
Electrical system	25	17	1	0
Fuel/propulsion system	12	8	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	11	8	0	0
Power train	11	8	1	1
Structure	11	8	0	1
Visibility/wiper	8	6	0	0
Service brakes	5	3	2	1
Vehicle speed control	5	3	0	0
Engine and engine cooling	5	3	0	0
Exterior lighting	5	3	0	0
Suspension	2	1	0	0
Air bags	2	1	0	0
Back over prevention	2	1	0	0

8 more components with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.

Latest reports

Suspension
“I am writing because of a premature rear axle coil spring fracture , which could have caused immediate risk of tire puncture and loss of vehicle control.”
Filed 10/14/2026 · ODI 11771198
Engine
“The high pressure fuel pump has failed within 40,000 miles and now again at 110,000 miles. It causes the vehicle to randomly turn in drive and while idle.”
Filed 10/02/2026 · ODI 11768541
Engine
“At 58,218 miles, the engine on this 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan failed after excessive oil consumption progressed to engine knocking.”
Filed 09/22/2026 · ODI 11766250

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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

NHTSA lists 5 safety recall campaigns for the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recent, 22V514000 (reported July 20, 2022), concerns back over prevention. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls for?

The largest group is back over prevention, with 2 campaigns. Others: structure (1), suspension (1), seats (1). Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Engine is the most-reported component, named in 54 complaints out of 143 filed with NHTSA (38%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Volkswagen recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Volkswagen dealer.

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