NHTSA recall 20V579000
Seat Belts · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: 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.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V579000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.