Volkswagen recalls model year 2020 Tiguan LWBs

Volkswagen Group of America is recalling five model year 2020 Tiguan LWBs.

The third row seat belt anchor bolts may not have been properly torqued.

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.

What to do

No one should occupy the third row seat due to the safety risk.

Volkswagen will notify owners and will repurchase the vehicles.

The recall was expected to begin October 2, 2020.

Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at (800) 893-5298. Volkswagen number for this recall is 69BA.