NHTSA Campaign 20V505000

SEATS

Issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Reported Aug 26, 2020 · 5,376 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

Consequence

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUDI Q5 2020 5,376
AUDI SQ5 2020 5,376
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS 2021 5,376
VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT 2020 5,376
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2020 5,376
VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN 2020 5,376

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V505000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.