NHTSA Recall 25V854000: Air bags: front passenger
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 3,138 vehicles. It affects 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V854000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 74HE |
| Component | AIR BAGS › SENSOR › OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION › FRONT PASSENGER |
| Report received | December 10, 2025 |
| Owner notification | April 15, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
Safety risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V854000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Tiguan | 2025 |
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.