Poorly anchored seat belt in almost 40,000 Volkswagen Golfs

15/07/2025

Volkswagen is recalling 39,131 vehicles of the Golf 8 and Golf 8 Variant model series manufactured between 9. 2. 2024 and 24. 5. 2024. The recall is due to the front passenger seat belt system not being correctly attached to the B-pillar anchorage point, which severely restricts its restraining effect.

At an authorised workshop, the belt is checked and replaceed in the event of a fault.

The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA) monitors the recall under the reference number “15269R“. The internal manufacturer code is “69PD“.

Recall details

Make:	Volkswagen
Models:	Golf 8, Golf 8 Variant
Year of manufacture:	2024
Production:	9. 2. 2024 – 24. 5. 2024
Extent:	39,131
Codes:	69PD
KBA publication date:	11. 7. 2025

Source: KBA 15269R (Search Rückrufcode: 69PD)

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