Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Recall R/2018/181: Front Swivel Joint Nut Incorrectly Secured On Wheel Bearing Housing (Left And Right), Who Is Affected And What To Do
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- How serious
- 28 Jun 2018
- Launched
- 98
- vehicles in the UK
- 40N5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan Allspace vehicles built between 1 February 2017 and 31 March 2018. The nut of the bolted connections of the front (left and right) swivel joints on the wheel bearing housing may not have been tightened to the correct torque. in case of unusual mechanical noises the vehicle has to be stopped straight away and the workshop contacted control of the vehicle may be lost. The recall notice describes the fix as: the nut of the bolted connection for the swivel joint on the front right and left wheel bearing housing has to be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The nut of the bolted connections of the front (left and right) swivel joints on the wheel bearing housing may not have been tightened to the correct torque. in case of unusual mechanical noises the vehicle has to be stopped straight away and the workshop contacted control of the vehicle may be lost.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SWIVEL JOINT NUT INCORRECTLY SECURED ON WHEEL BEARING HOUSING (LEFT AND RIGHT) Defect: On affected vehicles the nut of the bolted connections of the front (left and right) swivel joints on the wheel bearing housing may not have been tightened to the correct torque. in case of unusual mechanical noises the vehicle has to be stopped straight away and the workshop contacted control of the vehicle may be lost. Remedy: The nut of the bolted connection for the swivel joint on the front right and left wheel bearing housing has to be replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front swivel joint nut incorrectly secured on wheel bearing housing (left and right).
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the nut of the bolted connection for the swivel joint on the front right and left wheel bearing housing has to be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan Allspace built between 1 February 2017 and 31 March 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 98 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 40N5 or the DVSA reference R/2018/181. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
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| Tiguan AllspaceAirbag may have been incorrectly folded when passenger airbag module was produced | Urgent | R/2018/217 | |
| T-Roc, TouranFaulty wheel bearing housings can fail and break prematurely | Book soon | R/2023/198 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2018/150 on 12 Jun 2018, for incorrectly coated brake pistons. The one launched after it was R/2018/217 on 22 Jul 2018, for airbag may have been incorrectly folded when passenger airbag module was produced. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2018.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/181, launched 28 June 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.