NHTSA recall 20V-505 (20V505000)
seats recall reported August 26, 2020 - about 5,376 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V505000
- Also written as
- 20V-505
- Manufacturer number
- 72L1, 72K8, 72K9
- Reported
- August 26, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~5,376
- Component
- seats
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen ) is recalling certain 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, Jetta, Jetta GLI and Tiguan and Audi Q5 and SQ5 and 2021 Volkswagen Atlas vehicles. Parts of the front seat frame and backrest adjuster may not have been welded properly.
Why it is dangerous
In the event of a rear-end crash, the backrest adjustment could break, possibly reducing the amount of occupant restraint, thus increasing risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front seats, and, as necessary, replace the seatback frames, free of charge. The recall began September 11, 2020. Volkswagen owners may contact their customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Audi owners may contact their customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 72L1, 72K8, and 72K9.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-505 when calling a dealer.
Affected 6 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.