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Recall 20V-505

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2020 Audi Q5 and 5 other models: Seats.

At a glance

Campaign number
20V-505
Reported
August 26, 2020
Vehicles affected
5,376 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.

The risk

In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-[removed]. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles