- VW recalled 15 Tiguan models due to incorrectly torqued rear tie rod bolts.
- Improper torque settings may cause the bolts to come loose or fracture.
- Affected Tiguans were built between April 17 and May 28 of this year.
Some of the first 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan models to reach US driveways are already being called back to dealerships, after a safety concern over a loose rear tie rod bolt that could cause drivers to lose control. VW says it has no reports of crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities connected to the problem, but it is still a recall owners should take seriously.
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s recall notice, the rear tie rod bolt may not have been correctly tightened during the manufacturing process. VW says that the programmed upper torque limit was exceeded during the tightening operation and notes that owners of impacted Tiguan models may hear a rattling sound coming from the rear.
Safety Notice Details
A total of 15 vehicles in the United States are subject to the recall. Each one is a 2025 Tiguan produced between April 17 and May 28, 2025.
VW first became aware of a potential problem on June 18 when it received a report of a vehicle in another market with a potentially damaged rear axle. During its investigation, the brand found there’s a potential that the bolts used for the rear tie rods could come loose or fracture over time.
Dealerships were notified of the recall on August 15, and owners are expected to be contacted by October 10. To correct the problem, dealers will replace the affected tie rod bolts at no cost to owners.
The 2025 VW Tiguan only landed in the US earlier this year and will prove to be an extremely important model for the brand. The outgoing Tiguan was VW’s best-selling model in the US last year, so it’s fortunate that this rear tie rod issue only impacts a handful of vehicles.
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