NHTSA Recall 17V662000: Tail lights (exterior lighting)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 5,509 vehicles. It affects 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V662000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 94J9 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING › TAIL LIGHTS |
| Report received | October 18, 2017 |
| Owner notification | December 15, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The back-up lights in the taillight assemblies may not be bright enough. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
If the back-up lights are not bright enough, other drivers may not see the vehicle reversing, or the driver may back into an obstacle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected inner taillight assemblies, free of charge. The recall began December 15, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 94J9.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 17V662000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.