NHTSASTEERING
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Tie Rod B...
Published: August 13, 2025Recall ID: 25V526000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Tie Rod Bolt
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loss of Vehicle Control from Loose Tie Rod Bolt |
| Nhtsa id | 25V526000 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V526000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | 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. |
| Completion rate | 66.67 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A loss of vehicle control increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 42E7 |
| Potentially affected | 15 |
| Report received date | 2025-08-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |