NHTSA Recall 20V579000: Seat belts: rear/other and seat belts
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 6 vehicles. It affects 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V579000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69BA |
| Components | SEAT BELTS › REAR/OTHER; SEAT BELTS |
| Report received | September 23, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 7, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Notes
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 20V579000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2020 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.