Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles
— Recall Campaign #25V854000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,138 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
25V854000
| Manufacturer: | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | December 10, 2025 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 25V854000 |
| Units affected: | 3,138 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
- Corrective action:
- 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.