Safety Recall NHTSA · 15V311000 Reported May 26, 2015

Incorrect pressure information/part 567

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Equipment · 2,957 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
15V311000
Manufacturer Campaign
01A5
Component
Equipment
Vehicles Affected
2,957
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 26, 2015
Completion Rate
63.48

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 tiguan vehicles manufactured january 22, 2015, to march 20, 2015. these vehicles may be equipped with certification labels that are missing the required tire pressure information and they may state incorrect weight and loading information. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Safety Consequence

If the labels have incorrect weight and loading information, the operator may overload the vehicle which could cause vehicle instability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will correct the information on the certification label, free of charge. the recall began on june 12, 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01a5.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 15V311000 or campaign 01A5.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 15V311000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 15V311000?

NHTSA recall 15V311000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on May 26, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect pressure information/part 567. The recall affects approximately 2,957 vehicles, with the defect involving the Equipment component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V311000 or the manufacturer campaign number 01A5. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.