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- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. BUZZ vehicles. The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but is designed for two passengers and equipped with two seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72LC.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but it is designed for two and has only two seat belts. This means it does not meet federal occupant crash protection requirements.
If more than two people sit on the third-row bench, there will not be enough seat belts for everyone. Occupants without a belt have a higher risk of injury in a crash.
Authorized dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row seats at no cost to you. Volkswagen mailed owner notification letters on June 20, 2025. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall 72LC, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
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Affected vehicles
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