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Tiguan

25 UK vehicle recalls on record for this model, listed most recent first.

If your Tiguan is covered by any of these notices, contact your authorised VW dealer. All recall work is carried out free of charge.

Notices on record

25

VW Tiguan · DVSA register

All recall notices.

  1. Lever for seat height adjustment

    R/2025/004 · 19 Dec 2024

    19 Dec 2024

    Defect

    Volkswagen AG has established that on VW Tiguan vehicles of a limited production period there is the possibility that because of a faulty protective felt in the event of a front crash a tear in the seat belt on the front seats could occur. In the event of an accident the seat belt could get caught in the side lever for seat height adjustment. The faulty protective felt on the lever for the seat height adjustment can cause the seat belt to tear in the event of a front crash. A torn seat belt increases the risk of severe or deadly injuries in the event of accidents.

    Remedy

    For safety reasons the replacement of the faulty protective felt on the lever to the seat height adjustment of your vehicle is necessary. Until the check do not use your vehicle with the front seats in a seat position that is far back and low down. Otherwise there is a risk that the seat belt could tear in the event of a front crash and the risk of severe or deadly injuries is increased.

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    Built 14 May 2024 – 21 May 2024

    ~337 vehicles affected

  2. Takata Front airbag

    R/2023/178 · 13 Jun 2023

    13 Jun 2023

    Defect

    The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.

    Remedy

    Replace airbag

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    Built 6 Feb 2015

    ~1 vehicles affected

  3. SPORADIC MALFUNCTIONS IN A PRESSURE CASTING SYSTEM CAUSED INDIVIDUAL REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS TO BE FITTED WITH OXIDE INCLUSIONS

    R/2022/166 · 30 May 2022

    30 May 2022

    Defect

    On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.

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    Built 23 Jul 2021 – 20 Sep 2021

    ~305 vehicles affected

  4. THE FUSE IN THE HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM OF PLUG-IN HYBRID VEHICLES WAS IN SOME CASES PRODUCED WITH TOO LITTLE SO-CALLED FIRE SAND

    R/2022/086 · 7 Apr 2022

    7 Apr 2022

    Defect

    The fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand.

    Remedy

    An additional protective insulating mat is to be fitted to the switching unit for high-voltage battery.

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    Built 23 Jan 2019 – 10 Feb 2022

    ~1,868 vehicles affected

  5. ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVERS COULD COME LOOSE FROM THEIR ATTACHMENT

    R/2022/074 · 22 Mar 2022

    22 Mar 2022

    Defect

    On affected vehicles engine compartment covers were fitted that regardless of use (very sporty driving style or poor road condition) and operating period could come loose from their attachment.

    Remedy

    On all affected vehicles the engine compartment cover has to be removed.

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    Built 5 Sep 2020 – 17 Feb 2022

    ~7,579 vehicles affected

  6. THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION

    R/2021/405 · 5 Nov 2021

    5 Nov 2021

    Defect

    The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production.

    Remedy

    The bolted connection of the brake line must be checked on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened.

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    Built 9 Sep 2021 – 29 Sep 2021

    ~3 vehicles affected

  7. A TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE SWIVELLING MODULE HAS BEEN FITTED

    R/2021/203 · 7 Jun 2021

    7 Jun 2021

    Defect

    A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted.

    Remedy

    The tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.

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    Built 11 May 2016 – 22 Jan 2019

    ~531 vehicles affected

  8. A WELDING TO THE TUBULAR FRAME OF THE DRIVER SEATMAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PERFORMED

    R/2021/052 · 15 Feb 2021

    15 Feb 2021

    Defect

    A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed.

    Remedy

    The welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat will be checked and if necessary replaced.

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    Built 23 Sep 2020 – 25 Sep 2020

    ~33 vehicles affected

  9. THE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM OF THE BACKREST FRAME OF THE FRONT SEATS MAY BE INCORRECTLY WELDED

    R/2020/259 · 8 Sep 2020

    8 Sep 2020

    Defect

    There is the possibility that the adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats was incorrectly welded.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

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    Built 26 Jun 2020 – 29 Jun 2020

    ~15 vehicles affected

  10. THE ROOF SPOILER CAN PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE

    R/2020/133 · 11 May 2020

    11 May 2020

    Defect

    The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.

    Remedy

    The roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid.

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    Built 1 May 2016 – 30 Jun 2019

    ~2,495 vehicles affected

  11. THE WALL THICKNESS OF THE FUEL TANK MAY NOT BE TO SPECIFICATION

    R/2019/451 · 18 Dec 2019

    18 Dec 2019

    Defect

    The specified wall thickness of the fuel tank can in some places fall below the threshold.

    Remedy

    For all affected vehicles the fuel tank has to be replaced

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    Built 10 Oct 2019 – 11 Oct 2019

    ~53 vehicles affected

  12. WHEELS ORDERED AND BOUGHT AT THE DEALERS MAY NOT BE COMPATIBLE

    R/2020/005 · 12 Dec 2019

    12 Dec 2019

    Defect

    Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible.

    Remedy

    Incompatible wheels in the customer's possession must be replaced

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    Built 13 Sep 2019 – 22 Oct 2019

    ~184 vehicles affected

  13. A CONDENSER MAY FAIL IN THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT

    R/2019/378 · 5 Nov 2019

    5 Nov 2019

    Defect

    A condenser in the airbag control unit may fail.

    Remedy

    The software of the airbag control unit must be updated.

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    Built 6 Jan 2015 – 17 Dec 2015

    ~17,988 vehicles affected

  14. TOO LITTLE TORQUE MAY BE PROVIDED BY THE ENGINE AT LOW ENGINE SPEEDS

    R/2019/264 · 9 Aug 2019

    9 Aug 2019

    Defect

    Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds.

    Remedy

    On the affected vehicles the software of the engine control unit must be updated.

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    Built 9 Oct 2018 – 28 May 2019

    ~373 vehicles affected

  15. POSSIBLE CRACKS IN LEFT FRONT SEATS

    R/2019/216 · 15 Jul 2019

    15 Jul 2019

    Defect

    There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.

    Remedy

    Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found

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    Built 4 Feb 2019 – 5 Feb 2019

    ~101 vehicles affected

  16. TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLE DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED

    R/2019/174 · 3 Jun 2019

    3 Jun 2019

    Defect

    A tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module.

    Remedy

    The affected tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.

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    Built 11 May 2016 – 5 Nov 2018

    ~454 vehicles affected

  17. A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE LED MODULE OF THE PANORAMA SUN ROOF CAN OCCUR

    R/2018/331 · 28 Nov 2018

    28 Nov 2018

    Defect

    Possible short circuit in LED lighting module of the panoramic roof.

    Remedy

    Modify wiring with integrated fuse adapter cables.

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    Built 1 Apr 2015 – 31 Jul 2018

    ~37,179 vehicles affected

  18. FRONT BRAKE DISCS MAY NOT BE CORRECT THICKNESS

    R/2018/074 · 19 Mar 2018

    19 Mar 2018

    Defect

    The front brake discs may not meet the required thickness dimension. Under extreme loads this could cause cracking which may lead to fractures.

    Remedy

    The front discs on affected vehicles will be checked for conformity and where necessary they will be replaced.

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    Built 19 Jan 2018 – 23 Jan 2018

    ~56 vehicles affected

  19. STARTER MOTOR MAY MALFUNCTION AND OVERHEAT

    R/2018/062 · 7 Mar 2018

    7 Mar 2018

    Defect

    On vehicles with diesel engines and stop/start system the starter motor may be permanently activated because the return spring in the solenoid switch is bent or broken. If the permanent current supply to the starter motor is not noticed overheating of the component with local scorching damage and a vehicle fire is possible.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the solenoid switch.

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    Built 1 Mar 2011 – 30 Nov 2011

    ~16,625 vehicles affected

  20. AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT

    R/2017/079 · 22 Mar 2017

    22 Mar 2017

    Defect

    Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.

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    Built 1 May 2016 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~3,879 vehicles affected

  21. FRONT SEAT BACKREST MAY COLLAPSE IN A COLLISION

    R/2016/272 · 27 Jan 2017

    27 Jan 2017

    Defect

    The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.

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    Built 1 Aug 2016 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~1,706 vehicles affected

  22. LIGHTS MAY FAIL WITHOUT WARNING

    R/2017/040 · 23 Jan 2017

    23 Jan 2017

    Defect

    It has been identified that due to a programing issue with the On-Board Supply Control Unit it is possible that the failure of one of the vehicle lights (dipped beam/main beam/daytime running light/rear fog light or indicator) may not be recognised by the control unit and therefore not shown in the instrument cluster. It is also possible that vehicle lights may be shown as faulty when they are not. Furthermore a failure of a dipped beam may not trigger a replacement response (activation of side lights). A light failure without a display in the instrument cluster or without replacement response can pose a danger of an accident especially in the dark.

    Remedy

    Recall all affected vehicles to reprogramme the On-Board Supply Control Unit.

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    Built 1 Jun 2015 – 31 Oct 2016

    ~12,440 vehicles affected

  23. CHILD LOCK MAY DISENGAGE

    R/2016/145 · 23 Jun 2016

    23 Jun 2016

    Defect

    The door child locks may disengage without driver knowledge. Though the door remains close it is possible for the door to then be opened from the inside.

    Remedy

    On affected vehicles inspect lock mechanism and replace where necessary.

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    Built 25 Nov 2015 – 14 Apr 2016

    ~13,620 vehicles affected

  24. FUEL MAY LEAK

    R/2011/169 · 15 Dec 2011

    15 Dec 2011

    Defect

    On 2.0l Common Rail engines of a limited production period faulty material can cause leaks on the high pressure pipes during the service life of the vehicle.

    Remedy

    Anti-vibration balance weights will be fitted on the high-pressure pipes.

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    Built 1 Jan 2009 – 15 Dec 2011

    ~33,719 vehicles affected

  25. FIRE MAY OCCUR

    R/2008/097 · 16 Jul 2008

    16 Jul 2008

    Defect

    The earth terminal of the additional air heater may not be correctly attached. This can lead to overheating of the connection and in the most unfavourable case to a vehicle fire.

    Remedy

    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to modify the attachment of the earth cable on the heating element of the additional air heater.

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    Built 11 Jul 2007 – 10 Feb 2008

    ~1,452 vehicles affected

Data from the DVSA Vehicle Recall register (Crown Copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0). Last indexed: 2026-04-26.

These records are provided for reference. Contact your authorised VW dealer or check your vehicle registration at gov.uk/check-if-a-vehicle-has-outstanding-recalls to confirm current status.

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