NHTSA recall 25V526000
Steering › Linkages › Tie rod assembly
Volkswagen Tiguan
Reported Aug 13, 202515 vehicles affectedVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.Maker’s number 42E7Built Apr 17, 2025 – May 28, 2025
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A tie rod bolt on the rear axle assembly may be loose, which can lead to a loss of vehicle control.
The risk
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolt, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42E7.