Volkswagen Tiguan Recall R/2022/166: Sporadic Malfunctions In A Pressure Casting System Caused Individual Rear Wheel Bearing…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Book soon
- How serious
- 30 May 2022
- Launched
- 305
- vehicles in the UK
- 42L7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan vehicles built between 23 July 2021 and 20 September 2021. On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions. The recall notice describes the fix as: the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SPORADIC MALFUNCTIONS IN A PRESSURE CASTING SYSTEM CAUSED INDIVIDUAL REAR WHEEL BEARING HOUSINGS TO BE FITTED WITH OXIDE INCLUSIONS Defect: On Tiguan LWB vehicles of a limited production period sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions. Remedy: On the affected vehicles the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: sporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: the production date of the two rear wheel bearing housings is checked and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan built between 23 July 2021 and 20 September 2021 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 305 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?
Choose the make and model so we can match recalls to your car.
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 42L7 or the DVSA reference R/2022/166. 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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/2022/115 on 20 Apr 2022, for the roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process…. The one launched after it was R/2022/200 on 30 May 2022, for the air conditioning system evaporator housing drainpipe may have been incorrectly…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2022.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/166, launched 30 May 2022. 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.