Volkswagen recalls 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles with potentially torn front seat belts that may not restrain occupants during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners can get free replacements.
A torn seat belt may not adequately restrain the seat occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Volkswagen is recalling 2018 Tiguan LWB vehicles because front seat belts can tear during crashes, increasing injury risk. Owners should have dealers inspect and replace seat belts at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225471-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225471-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V724000
“Volkswagen 2018 Tiguan Seat Belts Recall: Risk of Injury in Crashes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225471-volkswagen-2018-tiguan-seat-belts-recall-risk-of-injury-in. Based on NHTSA recall 20V724000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V724000).
In crashes, the front seat belt webbing can tear, reducing its ability to hold occupants securely. This increases the risk of injury or being thrown from the vehicle.
Owners of 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB vehicles are affected. Front seat belt users during crashes face the highest risk.
Check for 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB vehicles. The recall began April 13, 2021, and applies to specific models.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get your seat belts inspected and replaced at no cost.
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.
In crashes, the front seat belt webbing can tear, reducing its ability to hold occupants securely.
This recall applies to 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan LWB vehicles. Check your vehicle's year and model.
Volkswagen will inspect and replace the seat belts for free. Contact customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V724000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 20V724000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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