Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V467000 Reported July 13, 2018

Sunroof light bar may short circuit

Q: What is recall 18V467000?

NHTSA recall 18V467000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on July 13, 2018. It addresses: Sunroof light bar may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 45,457 vehicles , with the defect involving the Visibility component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · Visibility · 45,457 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

18V467000

Manufacturer Campaign

60D1

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

Visibility

Vehicles Affected

45,457

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

July 13, 2018

Completion Rate

91.97

Defect Summary

Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 volkswagen tiguan vehicles. the led module for the panoramic sunroof ambient light bar may short circuit.

Safety Consequence

A short-circuit can increase the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will disconnect the power supply for the panoramic sunroof led module, free of charge, until a future service action can safely reactivate the feature. the recall began july 24, 2018. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswagen's number for this recall 60d1.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 18V467000 or campaign 60D1.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 18V467000

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

What is recall 18V467000?

NHTSA recall 18V467000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on July 13, 2018. It addresses: Sunroof light bar may short circuit. The recall affects approximately 45,457 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V467000 or the manufacturer campaign number 60D1. 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.