Skoda, Volkswagen recalls 47,235 cars over rear seatbelt defect
Skoda and Volkswagen have announced a recall affecting 47,235 vehicles across their Skoda and Volkswagen model lines.The recall includes popular models such as the Skoda Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia, and Volkswagen's Taigun and Virtus. All affected units were manufactured between May 24, 2024, and April 1, 2025.According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), the issue lies in the rear seatbelt assembly. In the event of a frontal collision, the rear seatbelt's buckle latch plate may break. advertisement
Additionally, there is a risk that the webbing of the rear centre seatbelt and the buckle of the rear right seatbelt may fail.Out of the total vehicles recalled, 25,722 units belong to the Skoda Kylaq, Kushaq, and Slavia models. Meanwhile, 21,513 units of the Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus have also been affected by the same defect. Though both automakers have not released an official statement yet, it is expected that Skoda and Volkswagen will reach out to customers directly. Both companies have dedicated microsites where vehicle owners can enter their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to verify if their car is part of the recall. Subscribe to Auto Today Magazine
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