CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS; SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some 2020 Tiguan LWB vehicles may have third-row seat belt anchor bolts that were not properly torqued. If the bolts are loose, the third-row seat belt may not perform as designed in a crash, which increases the risk of injury to the person sitting in that seat.
Volkswagen advises that no one should occupy the third-row seat until the issue is addressed, because of the safety risk. Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the affected vehicles.
If you own a 2020 Tiguan LWB, contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2020 |
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