NHTSA Recall 21V853000: Critical fasteners (service brakes) and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,285 vehicles. It affects 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V853000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 19Q4 |
| Components | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › CRITICAL FASTENERS; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | November 3, 2021 |
| Owner notification | November 23, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan vehicles. The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
Safety risk
A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and tighten the brake pipe nut, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 23, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 19Q4.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V853000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2022 |
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.