Is the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan safe to drive?

The 2020 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

What is the SEAT BELTS recall for the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan? (Campaign #20V579000)

Your vehicle's third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly tightened, which could affect the seat belt's performance in a crash. If the bolts aren't properly tightened, you could be at risk of injury if you're sitting in the third row seat during a crash. Volkswagen will contact you and repurchase your vehicle. In the meantime, please avoid using the third row seat until the issue is resolved. This service is free, and you can contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information and the recall number 69BA.

NHTSA Campaign 20V579000 Recall Details

Component

SEAT BELTS

What Happened

Your vehicle's third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly tightened, which could affect the seat belt's performance in a crash.

Risk if Unfixed

If the bolts aren't properly tightened, you could be at risk of injury if you're sitting in the third row seat during a crash.

Free Fix

Volkswagen will contact you and repurchase your vehicle. In the meantime, please avoid using the third row seat until the issue is resolved. This service is free, and you can contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298 for more information and the recall number 69BA.

Campaign 20V579000

SEAT BELTS

Affected Vehicles