2018
This problem appears in the reviewed records for this model year.
See the year recordReported years
Suspension:Rear:Springs:Coil Springs recall: Volkswagen Tiguan years in the records
Official record covers model years 2018 through 2019. A year on this list does not mean every car has the problem.
Years we reviewed
2019
This problem appears in the reviewed records for this model year.
See the year recordWhat to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for this recall and ask for the repair receipt if it was completed.
Sources and limits
Source recordEvidence: High confidence
The records describe a possible crash, fire, injury, or loss of control.
“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Jetta, 2015-2019 Golf, and 2018-2019 Tiguan vehicles. The rear coil springs may prematurely fracture. If a coil spring fractures while driving, it may damage a rear tire causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear axle coil springs, free of charge. The recall began April 12, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42J5.”