VW · Tiguan

The locking mechanism in the articulated trailer hitch may be defective. Consequently, the trailer hitch might not be correctly locked and could swing out, causing the trailer to drop while the vehicle is in motion.

Published: 14 June 2019
Notifying authority: Germany
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Manufacturer. Category of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users. Date of entry into force: Unknown

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A12/0861/19
Model: Type-approval numbers: e1*2001/116*0450*; type: AD, BW; sales description: Tiguan, Tiguan LWB/Allspace

Classification

Category: Motor vehicles
Risk type: Injuries
Country of origin: Germany

Product description

Passenger car under VW's recall code: 66K4. Vehicles with a retrofitted trailer hitch are also affected.