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Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy (25V854000)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy (25V854000). Its units affected of 3,138 is above the median of 533 (66th percentile). Dated 329 days ago, it serves as a historical benchmark. Score 35/100. As of 2026-11-03, from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov.
Data as of · Compiled by Zalwin from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
units affected: 3,138 · 66th percentile of 871 NhtsaRecallPulse records · 5.9x the median
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Subject | Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy |
| NHTSA ID | 25V854000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 74HE |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | AIR BAGS |
| Units potentially affected | 3138 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2025 Tiguan vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may experience a fault in the wiring and deactivate the front passenger air bag when the seat is occupied. |
| Consequence | A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Remedy | Owners are advised not to allow occupants to sit in the front passenger seat until the remedy is complete. Dealers will repair the affected wiring harness in the front passenger seat, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2026. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 74HE. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 12, 2025. |
| units affected percentile | 66th of 871 (median 533, 5.9x median) |
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- Source agency: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov
- Record date: 2025-12-10
- Data refreshed: 2026-11-03
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Peer benchmark and outreach value: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and 782 Vehicle peers
- Vehicle NhtsaRecallPulse records like this one: 782
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.'s units affected: 66th percentile of 871 records
- Timing: Low: older than 30 days
- Estimated pipeline if you contact every Vehicle peer: $156,400 (peers × rate × deal size; an estimate from your assumptions, not a forecast)
35 / 100 Recall Urgency Score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 3,138 units affected.
What is the NhtsaRecallPulse record for Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.?
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 25V854000: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy, 3,138 units.
How does Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. compare to other NhtsaRecallPulse records?
Its units affected of 3,138 sits in the upper half (66th percentile) of 871 records; the median is 533. It is 329 days old; check the official source for later updates before acting. Its Recall Urgency Score of 35/100 is modest; treat it as background rather than a priority.
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. vs. top 3 peers
| Organization | Location | Amount | Percentile | Record date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. | Vehicle | 3,138 | 66th | 2025-12-10 |
| BMW of North America, LLC | Vehicle | 5,361 | 71st | 2025-10-31 |
| Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) | Vehicle | 5 | 5th | 2026-09-29 |
| Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing | Vehicle | 15,264 | 79th | 2026-03-24 |
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