Volkswagen Group of America (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.”
Volkswagen Group of America – Incorrect Seat Width on Rear Bench
Affected models: Volkswagen ID.Buzz
| Report Received Date | 20250423 |
| NHTSA ID | 25V269000 |
| Consequence Summary | In the event that more than two passengers sit in the rear bench seat, there would not be enough seat beltseasing the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 72LC |
| Potentially Affected | 5637 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V269000) |
What the owner should do?
You can check if your specific car is affected by a recall by entering your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA website. The VIN is a unique code that identifies your vehicle and can be found on your car's registration, insurance documents, or near the base of the windshield on the driver's side.
If the recall involves your car, you should make immediate contact with a dealer or workshop that’s been officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details.
This notification is purely informative for the vehicle type you have selected. As these deficiencies often relate to specific components (engine type, bodywork, equipment), the recall may not apply to all vehicles of this type. For more detailed information on possible recalls for your vehicle, please contact an authorised workshop.
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