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2020 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan SEAT BELTS Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: High Priority

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SEAT BELTS Safety Recalls

High Priority #20V579000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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Other VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan 2020 Recalls

SEATS
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan Years

2025
3 recalls
2024
2 recalls
2023
1 recall
2022
5 recalls
2021
5 recalls
2019
5 recalls
2018
14 recalls
2017
4 recalls
2016
2 recalls
2015
4 recalls
2014
3 recalls
2013
3 recalls
2012
3 recalls
2011
3 recalls
2010
2 recalls
2009
3 recalls

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2020 VOLKSWAGEN Tiguan safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

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.