NHTSA Recall 18V159000: Engine
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4 vehicles. It affects 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V159000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10F7 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received | March 8, 2018 |
| Owner notification | March 26, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The engine support bolts on these vehicles may not have been properly tightened.
Safety risk
If the engine support bolts were not properly tightened, an unexpected engine breakdown or loss of engine power may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace engine support bolts, free of charge. The recall began March 26, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 10F7.
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 18V159000
| 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.