Report Date
Sep 23, 2020
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Affected Vehicles
1
Defect Description
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles. The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.
Safety Consequence
Improperly torqued bolts may prevent the third row seat belt from performing as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to the occupant.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles. Owners are advised: No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk. The recall began October 7, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | VOLKSWAGEN | TIGUAN |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.