Volkswagen Tiguan Recall R/2021/203: A Tow Bar With A Possibly Defective Locking Mechanism In The Swivelling Module Has Been…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Jun 2021
- Launched
- 531
- vehicles in the UK
- 66M6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan vehicles built between 11 May 2016 and 22 January 2019. A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted. The recall notice describes the fix as: the tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A TOW BAR WITH A POSSIBLY DEFECTIVE LOCKING MECHANISM IN THE SWIVELLING MODULE HAS BEEN FITTED Defect: A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted. Remedy: The tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the tow bar has to be checked and if necessary the swivelling module of the tow bar replaced.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan built between 11 May 2016 and 22 January 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 531 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 66M6 or the DVSA reference R/2021/203. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| 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/2021/142 on 8 Apr 2021, for the positive battery cable and the control unit cable may have been mixed up. The one launched after it was R/2021/237 on 21 Jun 2021, for nuts fitted in the bolted connection of the right and left transverse link may not be to…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/203, launched 7 June 2021. 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.