Vehicle recall 21V853000 · November 3, 2021
2022 Volkswagen Tiguan
The nut that secures the brake pipe near the right-front wheel well may be loose.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A loose brake pipe nut may allow brake fluid to leak, extending the distance required to stop and increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V853000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 3, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 19Q4
- Owner notification
- November 23, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,285
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Critical fasteners; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Tiguan (2022): 2022
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