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Recall 22V-176

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2022 Volkswagen Taos and 1 other model: Suspension.

At a glance

Campaign number
22V-176
Reported
March 23, 2022
Vehicles affected
10,119 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan, Taos, and 2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break.

The risk

A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles