NHTSA safety recall

Recall 20V724000 · manufacturer campaign 69BH

Seat Belts › Front › Webbing — Volkswagen · reported 20 Nov 2020 · 10,835 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles. In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.

The risk

A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat belts and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began April 13, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BH.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA campaign
20V724000
Manufacturer campaign
69BH
Filed by
Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
Report received
20 Nov 2020
Owners notified
13 Apr 2021
Potentially affected
10,835

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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