Recall 25V-854
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Air bags (sensor, occupant classification, front passenger).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-854
- Reported
- December 10, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 3,138 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied.
The risk
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Tiguan 2025