2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Airbag Recall
2025 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Updated December 10, 2025
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan SUVs because a wiring fault in the passenger occupant detection system (PODS) can mistakenly deactivate the front passenger airbag, even when someone is sitting in that seat. A disabled airbag significantly raises the risk of serious injury in a crash.
Is the Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on December 10, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2025 Volkswagen Tiguan vehicles. Volkswagen's internal recall number is 74HE. Specific VINs involved can be searched at NHTSA.gov (NHTSA recall ID: 25V854000).
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan. Check your 17-character VIN at NHTSA.gov (search recall 25V854000) to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What to do right now
Until your vehicle is repaired, do not let anyone sit in the front passenger seat. Take your Tiguan to a Volkswagen dealer, they will repair the front passenger seat wiring harness at no charge. To schedule service or ask questions, call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 74HE. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026.
Contact: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
The hazard
A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V854000
- Recalled
- December 10, 2025
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