Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings safety campaign
official recall record
The cited record is bound to model year 2022; no broader incidence claim is made.
- Symptom
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Why it matters
- The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
Observed complaint mileage band; not an incidence probability
Reported onset roughly 7,523–22,508 mi (median 15,015 mi).
Onset band unknown.
Based on 2 usable reports (2 censored). Complaint mileage is an observed report band, not a population incidence estimate.
What to inspect
- Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Pro check: Independent pre-purchase inspection.
Mitigation
- Verify the campaign status by VIN and retain the completion receipt if the remedy was performed.
Verified 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.
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The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“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. A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash. 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.”