2018–2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Structure Recall 22V226000 (Volkswagen 66N5)

NHTSA recall 22V226000 (Volkswagen recall 66N5) covers about 6,553 2018–2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Apr 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 22V226000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

6,553
vehicles affected (potential)
2018–2022
model years
Apr 6, 2022
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Structure (body)

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.

The risk

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

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Jun 3, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Volkswagen recall number 66N5

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 22V226000 as 66N5. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "66N5 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Volkswagen Tiguan2018–2022All Tiguan recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Apr 6, 2022
Owner notification
Jun 3, 2022
Recall initiated by
the manufacturer
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Check your VIN for 22V226000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 22V226000 is open, call any Volkswagen dealer's service department and give them the recall number (22V226000 or 66N5). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 22V226000?

NHTSA recall 22V226000 (Volkswagen recall 66N5) covers about 6,553 2018–2022 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles (structure), filed with NHTSA Apr 6, 2022. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2022 Tiguan and 2018-2021 Tiguan long wheel base (LWB) vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 22V226000?

NHTSA's record for 22V226000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An insufficiently attached spoiler may separate from the vehicle, becoming a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 22V226000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Volkswagen dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 22V226000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the spoiler, free of charge." NHTSA lists Jun 3, 2022 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Volkswagen recall number for 22V226000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 66N5. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (66N5) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 22V226000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 22V226000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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