Volkswagen Tiguan Recall R/2021/405: The Bolted Connection Of The Brake Line On The Front Right Wheel Housing May Not Have Been…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 5 Nov 2021
- Launched
- 3
- vehicles in the UK
- 19Q5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan vehicles built between 9 September 2021 and 29 September 2021. The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production. The dealer will check the bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE BOLTED CONNECTION OF THE BRAKE LINE ON THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL HOUSING MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY TIGHTENED DURING PRODUCTION Defect: The bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production. Remedy: The bolted connection of the brake line must be checked on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing and if necessary retightened.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan built between 9 September 2021 and 29 September 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 3 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 19Q5 or the DVSA reference R/2021/405. 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 | |
| TiguanA tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted | Low | R/2021/203 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2021/403 on 21 Oct 2021, for driver's air bag may not deploy correctly if activated. The one launched after it was R/2021/409 on 5 Nov 2021, for possible missing bearing bush in the area of the steering worm gear. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2021 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/405, launched 5 November 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.