Volkswagen Tiguan Third-Row Seat Belt Anchor Bolts Loose

NHTSA campaign 20V579000 · Reported Sep 23, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

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If the anchor bolts are not tightened correctly, the third-row seat belt may not work as designed in a crash, increasing the risk of injury to whoever is sitting there. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V579000
Reported to NHTSA	Sep 23, 2020
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Part affected	Seat Belts
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2020
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Certain Volkswagen Tiguan LWB vehicles have a problem with the third-row seat belt anchor bolts. These bolts may not have been tightened to the correct level when the vehicle was built.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Do not let anyone sit in the third-row seat.
3. Contact a Volkswagen dealer at 1-800-893-5298 — Volkswagen will repurchase the vehicle at no cost to you.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V579000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2020 Volkswagen Tiguan

Who to contact

Volkswagen — official Volkswagen recall lookup

Customer service: 1-800-893-5298

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Volkswagen Seat Belt Recalls Affect Buckles, Anchors and Child Restraints · all 5 Volkswagen recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SEAT BELTS
Summary: 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.
Safety risk: 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.
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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.