Volkswagen Passat Recall R/2019/232: Possible Incorrect Welded Connection Of Rear Seat Bench, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 22 Jul 2019
- Launched
- 54
- vehicles in the UK
- 72J7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Passat vehicles built between 12 February 2019 and 22 February 2019. A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed. The dealer will check the welding of the mounting for right rear head restraint guides and if necessary replace the backrest frame. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: POSSIBLE INCORRECT WELDED CONNECTION OF REAR SEAT BENCH Defect: A welded connection of the rear seat bench may not have been correctly performed. Remedy: Check the welding of the mounting for right rear head restraint guides and if necessary replace the backrest frame.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: possible incorrect welded connection of rear seat bench.
The Fix
The dealer will check the welding of the mounting for right rear head restraint guides and if necessary replace the backrest frame.
Are You Affected?
Passat built between 12 February 2019 and 22 February 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 54 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 72J7 or the DVSA reference R/2019/232. 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?.
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This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2019/231 on 18 Jul 2019, for a wrong multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box. The one launched after it was R/2019/237 on 22 Jul 2019, for water may get into interior and run onto control units for the rear lid. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2019.
Source: DVSA recall R/2019/232, launched 22 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.