Volkswagen Tiguan: Seat belts — rear/other

Affects Volkswagen Tiguan · 2020 — about 6 vehicles.

The hazard

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.

What to do

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.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational