Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,138 of its 2025 Tiguan vehicles. A wiring fault in the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may cause the front passenger air bag to deactivate even when the seat is occupied. Authorized dealers will repair the front passenger seat wiring harness free of charge to ensure the safety system functions correctly.
If the front passenger air bag is deactivated due to a wiring fault, it will not deploy during a collision. This failure to deploy significantly increases the risk of serious injury or death for an occupant in the front passenger seat during a crash.
You have 2 options:
Safety precaution prior to repair
Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025.
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: NHTSA Notice · Raw API Response