VW/Seat recall: seatbelt reminder has limited function

09/02/2022

On some VW T-Cross vehicles, the rear seat belt reminder may not function properly even if rear seat occupants are not wearing seat belts. This also applies to some Seat vehicles.

An improperly functioning seat belt reminder causes a recall for VW’s T-Cross and some Seat vehicles of the Arona and Ibiza models. A visual or audible warning is not consistently given unless rear-seat passengers wear seat belts.

The remedy is to update the instrument cluster software, which takes about half an hour at an authorised service centre. In the case of the SUV T-Cross, 13,464 vehicles from the production period 9. 9. 2020 to 2. 7. 2021 are affected worldwide; the internal code is “90S4“.

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The number of Spanish SUVs is significantly lower. A total of 986 vehicles built between 14 and 23 June 2021 are affected. The recall code for Seat is “90S5“.

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What should an owner do if there's a recall?

Please note that the recall may not apply to all vehicles produced in a given period. If you think your car might be affected, you should immediately contact an dealer or workshop officially authorised to perform repairs on behalf of the manufacturer and ask for the details. You can use our sample request text. After reporting the vehicle's VIN code, you will find out if the defect is present on your car, or if it has already been resolved by the previous owner if the car was purchased second-hand.

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