SeatsRecall 21V-038 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V-038 covers 57 Volkswagen vehicles for a seats problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V038000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.