Volkswagen Tiguan Recall R/2021/052: A Welding To The Tubular Frame Of The Driver Seatmay Have Been Incorrectly Performed, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2021
- Launched
- 33
- vehicles in the UK
- 72L9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan vehicles built between 23 September 2020 and 25 September 2020. A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed. The dealer will check the welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat and if necessary replaced. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: A WELDING TO THE TUBULAR FRAME OF THE DRIVER SEATMAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY PERFORMED Defect: A welding to the tubular frame of the driver seat may have been incorrectly performed. Remedy: The welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat will be checked and if necessary replaced.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: a welding to the tubular frame of the driver seatmay have been incorrectly performed.
The Fix
The dealer will check the welding on the rear tubular frame of the driver seat and if necessary replaced.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan built between 23 September 2020 and 25 September 2020 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 33 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 72L9 or the DVSA reference R/2021/052. 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/2020/360 on 11 Dec 2020, for the lift cable of the spare wheel winch could snap under certain conditions. The one launched after it was R/2021/055 on 19 Feb 2021, for faulty crash sensors for air bag and restraint systems may have been fitted in the front…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall and all recalls launched in 2021.
Source: DVSA recall R/2021/052, launched 15 February 2021. 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.