Vehicle recall 20V724000 · November 20, 2020
2018 Volkswagen Tiguan
In the event of a crash, one or both of the front seat belt's webbing may tear.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V724000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 20, 2020
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69BH
- Owner notification
- April 13, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10,835
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seat belts › Front › Webbing
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Tiguan (2018): 2018
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