Volkswagen Tiguan recalled over injury risk

Recall date

December 10, 2025

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalls 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

Recall number

25V854000

Brand / firm

Volkswagen

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 3,138 units

Why it was recalled

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What was recalled

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.

What to do

Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.