2015 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls
Safety recalls listed by NHTSA
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A recall on the model year does not always mean your car is affected. Your VIN decides. Confirm open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
All 4 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan recalls, newest first
Jul 17, 2019Air Bags, Air Bag/restraint Control ModuleVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 to 2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Risk: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
NHTSA campaign 19V535000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
May 16, 2018Unknown Or OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012 to 2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012 to 2016 CC, 2015 to 2016 e Golf, 2011 to 2015 Touareg, 2012 to 2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011 to 2016 Golf and 2011 to 2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
Risk: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298.
NHTSA campaign 18V329000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Jan 28, 2016Air Bags, Side/windowVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 15, 2015, to January 21, 2015, and 2015 Audi Q5 vehicles manufactured January 13, 2015, to February 3, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with driver and front seat passenger seat mounted air bag inflators that may rupture in the event of a crash.
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of a seat mounted air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the side air bag modules, free of charge. The recall began July 7, 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1 800 822 2834 or Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69M1 (for Audi) and 69L9 (for VW).
NHTSA campaign 16V045000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
May 26, 2015Equipment, OtherVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Tiguan vehicles manufactured January 22, 2015, to March 20, 2015. These vehicles may be equipped with Certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. The recall began on June 12, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1 800 893 5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01A5.
NHTSA campaign 15V311000 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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FAQ
Does the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan. Not every car of this model year is affected, so check your VIN with NHTSA or a dealer.
How do I check if my 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan has an open recall?
Enter your 17 character VIN in the NHTSA lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call any franchised dealer of the brand. The VIN check tells you which recalls are still open on your exact car.
Are recall repairs free?
Yes. Under federal law the manufacturer must fix a safety recall for free at an authorized dealer, no matter who owns the car or how old it is. Some recalls on very old vehicles may be limited, so ask the dealer.
How long does a recall repair take?
Most recall fixes take under two hours once the dealer has the parts. When parts are short the dealer may need weeks, and for do not drive recalls they often offer a loaner or towing.