VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ 2025: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V269000

Production Dates: 2024-09-09 - 2025-02-11

Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 72LC

Component: SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5637

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208

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."

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.

Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 72LC.

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1- 888-275-9171' or go to www.safercar.gov.