# Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.: Front Passenger Air Bag May Not Deploy (25V854000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (air bags).
- 3,138 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V854000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.