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46 campaigns match (filed in 2022, Volkswagen)

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Matching campaigns by monthJan 2022 to Dec 2022

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Peak month6March 2022

22V-226

Apr 6

Volkswagen

Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle

Structure

6,553

Part replacement

22V-225

Apr 6

Volkswagen

Gearbox may have an insufficient amount of transmission oil, which can lead to clutch slippage, and in certain driving situations, a transmission…

Powertrain

Inspection

22V-224

Apr 6

Volkswagen

Child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual

Child seats

466

Part replacement

22E-031

Apr 6

Volkswagen

Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle

Structure

275

Part replacement

22V-152

Mar 28

Volkswagen

Door wiring harness electrical contacts may corrode, disrupting the electrical connection and delaying the deployment of the driver or passenger…

Airbags

222,892

Part replacement

22V-178

Mar 23

Volkswagen

Turbocharger oil supply strainer can become blocked, causing wear to the bearings due to lack of lubrication

Engine and cooling

26,093

Part replacement

22V-176

Mar 23

Volkswagen

Second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available

Suspension

10,119

Part replacement

22V-163

Mar 16

Volkswagen

Certain driving situations, such as high acceleration driving maneuvers, may loosen the engine design cover

Engine and cooling

4,269

Not stated

22V-162

Mar 16

Volkswagen

Incorrect soldering of the flexible printed circuit assembled (FPCA), inside the high voltage (HV) battery, may cause an unreliable connection

Electrical system

356

Part replacement

22V-155

Mar 14

Volkswagen

Fuel level sender may stick, causing an inaccurate fuel level reading to be displayed on the instrument cluster

Electrical system

47,238

Repair or modification

Campaign 22V-226

Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle

Manufacturer: Volkswagen
Filed: April 6, 2022
Component: Structure
Vehicles affected: 6,553
Remedy: Part replacement
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

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.

Consequence

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.

Affected models

Volkswagen Tiguan 2018 to 2022

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