Recall
Volkswagen Tiguan — 20V579000
NHTSA ID
20V579000
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Tiguan
Years Affected
2020
Recall Date
2020-09-23
Component
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER
Units Affected
6
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
69BA
Summary
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.
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.