Volkswagen Tiguan Recall R/2020/133: The Roof Spoiler Can Partially Or Completely Detach From The Vehicle, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 11 May 2020
- Launched
- 2,495
- vehicles in the UK
- 66L5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan vehicles built between 1 May 2016 and 30 June 2019. The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle. The recall notice describes the fix as: the roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE ROOF SPOILER CAN PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE Defect: The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle. Remedy: The roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the roof spoiler is additionally fixed in position with bolts on the rear lid.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan built between 1 May 2016 and 30 June 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 2,495 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 66L5 or the DVSA reference R/2020/133. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TiguanLever for seat height adjustment | Stop driving | R/2025/004 | |
| TiguanSporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions | Book soon | R/2022/166 | |
| Arteon, Golf 8, Passat, TiguanThe fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand | Urgent | R/2022/086 | |
| Arteon, Golf 8, T-Roc, TiguanEngine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment | Low | R/2022/074 | |
| TiguanThe bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production | Urgent | R/2021/405 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2020/125 on 30 Apr 2020, for owner's manuals for the transporter were included instead of for the multivan. The one launched after it was R/2020/132 on 13 May 2020, for a welded connection of the gearbox oil pipe can cause a leak of gear oil. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2020.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/133, launched 11 May 2020. 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.