NHTSA recall 25V854000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (pods) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Why it matters: A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix: Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 25V854000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.