Vehicle recall R/2019/232

Volkswagen Passat recall: Possible incorrect welded connection of rear seat bench

DVSA recall R/2019/232 names the Volkswagen Passat. It was launched 22 July 2019. It covers vehicles built 12 February 2019 to 22 February 2019.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2019/232
Launched: 22 July 2019
Issued by: VW
Manufacturer reference: 72J7
Vehicles: 54 across the lines below

What can go wrong

A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed.

The fix

Check the welding of the mounting for right rear head restraint guides and if necessary replace the backrest frame.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volkswagen Passat	12 February 2019 to 22 February 2019	54

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Other recalls for these models

R/2019/264 Too little torque may be provided by the engine at low engine speeds 9 August 2019, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen Arteon and others
R/2019/081 The joint between the sun roof trim and sun roof frame is incorrctly bonded 7 March 2019, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Arteon
R/2019/019 Driver airbag generator housing could come loose 24 January 2019, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Bora, Volkswagen Golf and others
R/2018/352 Rear seat bench welded connection may not be correctly performed 12 December 2018, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen T-Roc, Volkswagen Passat
R/2018/212 Head restraint guide retaining spring may be faulty 7 August 2018, Volkswagen Passat
R/2018/133 Head restraint may be insecure 11 May 2018, Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Touran

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Source

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: DVSA vehicle recall records (RecallsFile.csv), recalls launched 1992 to 2026. Recall data updated 22 September 2026.

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