Volkswagen Tiguan Recall R/2019/216: Possible Cracks In Left Front Seats, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 101
- vehicles in the UK
- 72J5
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan vehicles built between 4 February 2019 and 5 February 2019. Due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat. The dealer will check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE CRACKS IN LEFT FRONT SEATS Defect: There is a possibility that due to a fault in the production process there is a crack on the frame of the left front seat. Remedy: Check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible cracks in left front seats.
The Fix
The dealer will check and replace the seat frame if a crack is found.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan built between 4 February 2019 and 5 February 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 101 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 72J5 or the DVSA reference R/2019/216. 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/2019/174 on 3 Jun 2019, for tow bar with a possible defective locking mechanism may have been fitted. The one launched after it was R/2019/231 on 18 Jul 2019, for a wrong multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/216, launched 15 July 2019. 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.