2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz Third-Row Seat Belt Recall
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles because the third-row bench seat is designed for three passengers but only has two seat belts. This non-compliance with safety standards increases injury risk in a crash. Dealers will install trim to fix this.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a critical safety concern. If more than two passengers occupy the third-row bench seat, there will not be enough seat belts for everyone. In the event of a crash, this significantly increases the risk of injury for unrestrained occupants.
What's Being Recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling specific 2025 ID. Buzz vehicles. The issue lies with the third-row rear bench seat, which is designed to accommodate three passengers but is only equipped with two seat belts. This configuration does not meet the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." The affected component is the "SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY."
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owners of a 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz should check if their vehicle is included in this recall. You can confirm if your vehicle is part of the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz recall by contacting Volkswagen customer service directly at 1-800-893-5298. You can also visit the NHTSA website at www.safercar.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to see if this recall, NHTSA ID 25V269000, applies to your vehicle.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Volkswagen dealers will resolve this issue by installing trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats. This modification will ensure that the seat's capacity matches the number of available seat belts. This repair will be performed free of charge to vehicle owners.
Owner notification letters were mailed on June 20, 2025. For further information, owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's internal number for this recall is 72LC.
Source: NHTSA Recall ID: 25V269000
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the problem with the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz third-row seat?
- The third-row bench seat is wide enough for three passengers but only has two seat belts, failing to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- What is the safety risk associated with this 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz recall?
- If more than two passengers sit in the third-row, there won't be enough seat belts, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
- How will Volkswagen fix the third-row seat issue?
- Dealers will install trim to adjust the width of the third-row rear seats, ensuring the capacity matches the available seat belts. This repair is free of charge.
- When were owners notified about the 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz recall?
- Owner notification letters for this recall (NHTSA ID 25V269000) were mailed on June 20, 2025.
- What is the Volkswagen recall number for this issue?
- The Volkswagen recall number for this issue is 72LC.
What Volkswagen ID. Buzz owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 1 model year.
- 16
- Owner complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 92
- Service bulletins
- 3
- Crashes reported
- 0
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
The 2025 model year
16 complaints, the 1st most of 1 model years on file. Owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires and 0 injuries for this year, which also has 2 recalls on file.
Most-reported systems
- Electrical System — 3
- Service Brakes — 3
- Back Over Prevention — 2
- Structure — 2
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2
Latest recalls for the 2025 model year
- 25V269000 — Seats (May 2025)
- 25V233000 — Electrical System (Apr 2025)
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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