--- title: "Recall: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB Rear Shocks May Detach, Poor Welds" url: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/recall-2018-volkswagen-tiguan-lwb-rear-shocks-may-detach-poor-welds/" publisher: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk" content_signal: "search=yes, ai-input=yes, ai-train=no" author: "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff" published: "2018-06-01T13:25:28+00:00" modified: "2026-08-11T19:07:51+00:00" image: "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2018-Volkswagen-Tiguan-101-1.jpg" --- # Recall: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB Rear Shocks May Detach, Poor Welds By Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff Published: 2018-06-01T13:25:28+00:00 Updated: 2026-08-11T19:07:51+00:00 ![Featured image]() ![]()Volkswagen is recalling certain 2018 VW Tiguan LWB SUVs due to a poor weld leading to the rear shocks becoming detached. [NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V262000]() **Manufacturer** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. **Components** SUSPENSION **Potential Number of Units Affected**7,049 **Summary** Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan long wheelbase (LWB) vehicles. A lower loop of a rear shock absorber may separate from its base due to an incorrect welding process **Remedy** Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the rear shock absorbers, replacing them as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin June 25, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 42i7. **Notes** Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. ## Related vehicle coverage - [2018 Volkswagen Tiguan]() ## Structured page information ~~~json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Article", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/recall-2018-volkswagen-tiguan-lwb-rear-shocks-may-detach-poor-welds/#article", "isPartOf": { "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/2018/06/recall-2018-volkswagen-tiguan-lwb-rear-shocks-may-detach-poor-welds/" }, "author": { "name": "Pickup Truck + SUV Talk Staff", "@id": "https://pickuptrucktalk.com/#/schema/person/38bee4cf175c90f0da792cb170290a6c" }, "headline": "Recall: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB Rear Shocks May Detach, Poor Welds", "datePublished": "2018-06-01T13:25:28+00:00", "dateModified": "2026-08-11T19:07:51+00:00", "mainEntityOfPage": { "@id": 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