Filed by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. on May 15, 2025; 1 model-year listings affected.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
NHTSA campaign 25V269000 · reported May 15, 2025 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · 5,644 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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."
- The risk
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.