The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V579000·Announced 2020-09-23

Volkswagen Recalls 2020 Tiguan LWB Due to Third Row Seat Belt Bolt Issue

Volkswagen is recalling 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles because third row seat belt anchor bolts may not be properly torqued, increasing injury risk in a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (seat belt anchor bolts) that may prevent the restraint system from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to occupants.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued during manufacturing.

Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the occupant. The recall began on October 7, 2020.

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the affected vehicles. Owners are advised that no one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
6

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • TIGUAN

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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