The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V724000·Announced 2020-11-20

Volkswagen Recalls 2018 Tiguan Vehicles for Front Seat Belt Webbing Defect

Volkswagen is recalling 10,835 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles because front seat belt webbing may tear in a crash, increasing injury risk.

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 webbing) that may fail to restrain occupants in a crash, increasing the risk of injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2018 model year Tiguan LWB vehicles. The recall involves a defect where one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear in the event of a crash.

A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, which increases their risk of injury. The recall covers 10,835 vehicles.

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on April 13, 2021. 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 — Seat Belts
Hazard
Affected units
10,835

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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