NHTSASEATS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. - Incorrect Seat Width on Rear Bench/FMVSS 208
Published: May 15, 2025Recall ID: 25V269000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. BUZZ vehicles. The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but is designed for two passengers and equipped with two seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Affected Products
Incorrect Seat Width on Rear Bench/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Incorrect Seat Width on Rear Bench/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V269000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V269000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Defect summary | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 ID. BUZZ vehicles. The third-row rear bench is wide enough for three passengers, but is designed for two passengers and equipped with two seat belts. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Completion rate | 69.28 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72LC. |
| Consequence summary | In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 72LC |
| Potentially affected | 5644 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-15T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |