Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Volkswagen is recalling 3K vehicles due to front passenger air bag that may not deploy, (Jan 6, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
By Deja Rothschild
Owners should not allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling approximately 3,138 2025 Tiguan vehicles because 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. A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 25V854, Report receipt date: Dec. 10, 2025).
Remedy. 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 are expected to be mailed February 6, 2026.
Contact Information. Owners may contact Volkswagen’s customer service at 1-800-893- 5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 74HE.
Companies: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
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