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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan Recalls

3 campaigns in our verified NHTSA snapshot, with source consequences, remedies, and VIN-specific next steps.

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NHTSA campaigns

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Affected systems

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Urgent advisories

Apr 6, 2022

Latest campaign date

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What the record says

This model year's count is below the Volkswagen Tiguan average of 3.7 campaigns per listed year. That is context only—not proof that this year is safer or less safe.

The most frequent affected category is Seats, appearing in 1 campaign.

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Source campaign records

All 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recall campaigns

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NHTSA campaign 22V226000

Structure › Body

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Apr 6, 2022

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles. Due to incorrect installation instructions, the accessory rear hatch spoiler may be insufficiently attached to the vehicle.

Safety consequence

An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 3, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 66N5.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V579000

Seat Belts

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Sep 23, 2020

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.

Safety consequence

Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

NHTSA campaign 20V505000

Seats

Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Reported Aug 26, 2020

What is recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Safety consequence

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Manufacturer remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Campaign history does not confirm applicability or repair status for one VIN.

Campaign details

Other Volkswagen Tiguan model years

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2020 Volkswagen Tiguan recall questions

How many recalls does the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan have?

This verified dataset contains 3 NHTSA campaigns associated with the 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan. A campaign can apply to some, not all, vehicles of the same model year.

Does this confirm an open recall for my 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan?

No. This page is a model-year campaign history. Use NHTSA's official lookup or an authorized dealer to confirm whether a campaign applies to your exact VIN and whether the repair remains open.

Are vehicle recall repairs free?

When a safety recall campaign applies to your VIN, the manufacturer remedy is generally provided at no charge through an authorized dealer. Confirm eligibility and scheduling with the manufacturer or dealer.

Source: NHTSA. Dataset includes campaigns through Jul 30, 2026. Last processed Aug 8, 2026. Methodology