Own a Skoda or Volkswagen? Check if your car is a part of the latest recall
Possible cracks in the metal base frame of the rear seatbelt assembly (left and right sides).Incorrect parts installed in the front and rear seatbelt systems, which could compromise occupant safety.While no incidents or injuries have been reported so far, it is expected both companies will reach out to customers to inspect and rectify the issue free of charge.Owners of the affected vehicles are advised to contact authorised service centers or check the brands' official websites for more information.This recall comes just three months after a much larger campaign in April 2025, which affected 47,235 vehicles across the same model lines. That recall addressed a potentially dangerous defect wherein, during a frontal collision, the rear seatbelt's buckle latch plate could break, and other components such as the webbing and buckles of rear seatbelts could fail.Out of those previously recalled units, 25,722 were Skoda cars and 21,513 belonged to Volkswagen's portfolio. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine- Ends
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