Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Recall R/2019/231: A Wrong Multiple Fuse Was Installed In The Electronics Box, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 18 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 24
- vehicles in the UK
- 97DM
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan Allspace vehicles built between 23 October 2017 and 9 June 2018. An incorrect multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box. The recall notice describes the fix as: the incorrect multiple fuse in the electronics box has to be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
An incorrect multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A WRONG MULTIPLE FUSE WAS INSTALLED IN THE ELECTRONICS BOX Defect: An incorrect multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box. Remedy: The incorrect multiple fuse in the electronics box has to be replaced
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a wrong multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the incorrect multiple fuse in the electronics box has to be replaced.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan Allspace built between 23 October 2017 and 9 June 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 24 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.
Which Car Is It?
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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 97DM or the DVSA reference R/2019/231. 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?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan AllspaceCurtain airbag | Urgent | R/2025/223 | |
| Tiguan AllspaceCurtain Airbag | Urgent | R/2024/114 | |
| Tiguan AllspaceAirbag may have been incorrectly folded when passenger airbag module was produced | Urgent | R/2018/217 | |
| Tiguan AllspaceFront swivel joint nut incorrectly secured on wheel bearing housing (left and right) | Book soon | R/2018/181 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2019/216 on 15 Jul 2019, for possible cracks in left front seats. The one launched after it was R/2019/232 on 22 Jul 2019, for possible incorrect welded connection of rear seat bench. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/231, launched 18 July 2019. 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.