2020
Insufficient evidence for a responsible candidate verdict.
Only one reviewed 2020 configuration is present: 2L · Automatic (S8) · Front-Wheel Drive · Regular · Tiguan.
Reviewed issue applicability
Seats safety campaign: affected Volkswagen Tiguan years
The cited record is bound to model year 2020; no broader incidence claim is made. This list reflects reviewed applicability only. It does not claim every vehicle is affected.
Years in the published dossier
What to inspect
- 1Check the VIN for open NHTSA actions, then ask the inspector to test the named system and document the result.
Exact evidence receipts
clm_volkswagen-tiguan-2020-recall-recall-20v505000-obs-76472020 Volkswagen TiguanEvidence: Limited confidence
The official record describes a potential crash, fire, injury, or loss-of-control consequence.
“Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly. In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury. Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.”