2021-2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Suspension Recall (22V176)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 10,119 vehicles · Reported March 23, 2022
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling 10,119 2022 Volkswagen Taos; 2021-2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available. The left or right rear suspension knuckles may corrode, crack, and break. A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V176 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V176000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 42L8 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 23, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles | 2022 Volkswagen Taos; 2021-2022 Volkswagen Tiguan |
| Units affected | 10,119 |
| Component | Suspension |
| Safety risk | A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Volkswagen Tiguan in recall 22V176?
A second notice will be sent once remedy parts become available.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 Tiguan with recall 22V176?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A broken rear suspension knuckle can cause a loss of stability, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Tiguan shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the suspension, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V176?
Recall 22V176 covers 10,119 vehicles: 2022 Volkswagen Taos; 2021-2022 Volkswagen Tiguan.
NHTSA lists 10,119 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Volkswagen | Taos |
| 2021-2022 | Volkswagen | Tiguan |
What is the fix for the Tiguan suspension recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace one or both rear suspension knuckles, free of charge.
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 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 42L8.
When was recall 22V176 announced?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported recall 22V176 to NHTSA on March 23, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 13, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 23, 2022 | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V176000. |
| June 13, 2022 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 55 months ago. If your Tiguan was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Tiguan is part of recall 22V176?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V176 is open on your Tiguan, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V176000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should Tiguan owners do about recall 22V176?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V176000 applies to your Tiguan.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Volkswagen dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the suspension happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Tiguan owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 726 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 12 of them about the suspension, wheels and tires.
Since recall 22V176 was reported on March 23, 2022, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 4 of them (33%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the suspension, wheels and tires and were received on or after March 23, 2022, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related suspension, wheels and tires issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 726 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 12 of them involve the suspension, wheels and tires. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2022 Volkswagen Taos: 316 complaints in total, 5 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2022 Volkswagen Tiguan: 269 complaints in total, 4 about the suspension, wheels and tires
- 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan: 141 complaints in total, 3 about the suspension, wheels and tires
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
The suspension components inclusive of struts and knuckles corroded and cracked causing the suspension to collapse in the front and rear of the vehicle. Luckily the suspension didn't collapse while driving and has not resulted in any injuries.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11624499, filed November 11, 2024
on the 3rd windshield in less than 1 year… the smallest impact breaks the windshield. There is a major problem with fragile windshields in the VW line.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan owner, TN, NHTSA complaint 11599288, filed July 5, 2024
The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: ProContact TX, Tire Size: 235/50/R19, DOT Number: A384WD2D. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the TPMS warning illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer where the fault code was reset; however, the mechanic there was no failure found.
2021 Volkswagen Tiguan owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11467189, filed June 2, 2022
Can recall 22V176 make my Tiguan a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this suspension recall means their Tiguan qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Suspension, wheel and tire defects can affect handling and control. Clunks, pulling and vibration that return after a repair point to a defect that has not been fixed.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2021-2022 Volkswagen Tiguan has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 22V176
Did the recall 22V176 fix work?
Since recall 22V176 was reported on March 23, 2022, owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the suspension, wheels and tires on these vehicles. 4 of them (33%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 13, 2022.
Is the 22V176000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Tiguan is part of recall 22V176000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V176000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Volkswagen. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.