NHTSA Recall 18V324000: Suspension: lower ball joint
Do not drive Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,473 vehicles. It affects 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V324000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 40N4/40N5 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › LOWER BALL JOINT |
| Report received | May 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | May 30, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. The nut that holds the lower ball joint of the front wheel on each side of the vehicle may be loose or improperly tightened.
Safety risk
A loose or improperly tightened ball joint nut can result in the separation of the lower ball joint causing steering, traction or other stability issues, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will replace the nut on the lower ball joint and, as necessary, clean the thread in the ball joint, free of charge. The recall began May 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 40N4. Note: owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair has been performed.
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 18V324000
| 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.