Volkswagen Tiguan Recall R/2016/272: Front Seat Backrest May Collapse In A Collision, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 27 Jan 2017
- Launched
- 1,706
- vehicles in the UK
- 72F9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan vehicles built between 1 August 2016 and 31 October 2016. The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: FRONT SEAT BACKREST MAY COLLAPSE IN A COLLISION Defect: The back-rests of the front seats may not have been assembled correctly. This may increase risk of injury to occupants during a collision. Remedy: On affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat backrest may collapse in a collision.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles check frames and if necessary replace affected components.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan built between 1 August 2016 and 31 October 2016 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1,706 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 72F9 or the DVSA reference R/2016/272. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| TiguanLever for seat height adjustment | Stop driving | R/2025/004 | |
| TiguanSporadic malfunctions in a pressure casting system caused individual rear wheel bearing housings to be fitted with oxide inclusions | Book soon | R/2022/166 | |
| Arteon, Golf 8, Passat, TiguanThe fuse in the high-voltage system of plug-in hybrid vehicles was in some cases produced with too little so-called fire sand | Urgent | R/2022/086 | |
| Arteon, Golf 8, T-Roc, TiguanEngine compartment covers could come loose from their attachment | Low | R/2022/074 | |
| TiguanThe bolted connection of the brake line on the front right wheel housing may not have been correctly tightened during production | Urgent | R/2021/405 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2017/040 on 23 Jan 2017, for lights may fail without warning. The one launched after it was R/2017/079 on 22 Mar 2017, for airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2017.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/272, launched 27 January 2017. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.