Recall 25V269000 — SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Defect in 2025-2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ
RECALL This recall affects up to 5,644 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V269000 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Vehicles Affected | 5,644 |
| Component | SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
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."
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.
Related Recalls for VOLKSWAGEN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V836000 | 2023 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 629 | |
| 25V835000 | 2026 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | 27 | |
| 25V638000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R | SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR | 1,042 | |
| 25V526000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | 15 | |
| 25V434000 | 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS CROSS SPORT | SERVICE BRAKES | 546 | |
| 25V233000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 5,637 | |
| 25V334000 | 2025 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | 171,381 | |
| 25V125000 | 2024 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER | 13,769 | |
| 25V082000 | 2022 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN | BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE | 29,569 | |
| 25V120000 | 2022 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) | 60,490 |