Volkswagen recall: Seats
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Long Wheelbase and Jetta vehicles. Bolts may be missing from the front seat tracks.
What could happen
The seat can move front and back without restriction if bolts are missing, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seat tracks and, as necessary, install the bolts, free of charge. The recall began February 18, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72L6.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Jetta 2021
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V038000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 1, 2021
- Owners notified
- Feb 18, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 57
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats › Critical fasteners; Seats
- Maker's own recall number
- 72L6
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 202
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Mar 25, 2026
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Mar 11, 2026
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 14, 2024
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Sep 6, 2023
- Volkswagen recall: Electrical system Aug 30, 2023
- Audi / Volkswagen recall: Tires Oct 31, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.