Vehicle recall R/2020/259

Volkswagen Tiguan recall: The adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats may be incorrectly welded

DVSA recall R/2020/259 names the Volkswagen Tiguan. It was launched 8 September 2020. It covers vehicles built 26 June 2020 to 29 June 2020.

Recall data updated 22 September 2026

Recall: R/2020/259
Launched: 8 September 2020
Issued by: VW
Manufacturer reference: 72K8
Vehicles: 15 across the lines below

What can go wrong

There is the possibility that the adjustment mechanism of the backrest frame of the front seats was incorrectly welded.

The fix

On the affected vehicles the backrests of the front seats are to be checked and replaced if necessary.

Models and build dates

As listed in the DVSA recall file. Vehicle numbers are DVSA figures for each line.
Model	Built	Vehicles
Volkswagen Tiguan	26 June 2020 to 29 June 2020	15

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Other recalls for these models

R/2020/133 The roof spoiler can partially or completely detach from the vehicle 11 May 2020, Volkswagen Tiguan
R/2021/052 A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seatmay have been incorrectly performed 15 February 2021, Volkswagen Tiguan
R/2019/451 The wall thickness of the fuel tank may not be to specification 18 December 2019, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen Touran
R/2020/005 Wheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible 12 December 2019, Volkswagen Touran, Volkswagen Tiguan
R/2021/203 A tow bar with a possibly defective locking mechanism in the swivelling module has been fitted 7 June 2021, Volkswagen Tiguan
R/2019/378 A condenser may fail in the airbag control unit 5 November 2019, Volkswagen Sharan, Volkswagen Tiguan, Volkswagen CC

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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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