The 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.
The 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.
The 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 |
Components: ENGINE
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2018 | 287 | 14 |
Other engine recalls in 2018
4 of the 912 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2018 concerned the engine; Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed 321 campaigns in all.
| 18V934000 28 Dec 2018 | Hyundai Motor America |
| 18V907000 19 Dec 2018 | Kia Motors America |
| 18V894000 18 Dec 2018 | Ford Motor Company |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2018