Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has issued a recall for over 47,000 vehicles, following the discovery of a potential defect in the rear seatbelt system. The recall affects several models across both Skoda and Volkswagen brands, all of which were manufactured between May 24, 2024 and April 1, 2025.
According to data shared by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), a total of 47,235 units are involved in the recall. Of these, 21,513 are Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus models, while the remaining 25,722 include Skoda’s Kushaq, Slavia, and Kylaq. All affected vehicles were assembled in India.
Slavia, Virtus, Taigun, Kushaq, Kylaq recall: What’s the issue?
The issue lies in the rear seatbelt assembly. SIAM’s filing indicates that in the event of a frontal crash, the latch plate of the rear seatbelt buckle may break. Additionally, there’s a risk that the webbing of the rear centre seatbelt and the buckle of the rear right seatbelt could fail. These faults could potentially compromise the safety of rear seat passengers in a collision.
In response to the findings, Skoda Auto Volkswagen India has confirmed the recall and said it is taking proactive steps, PTI reported. “Our authorised service centres are proactively reaching out to customers to ensure swift and seamless resolution,” the company said in a statement. Like any other recall, customers won’t be bearing the costs of repairs, if any.
Owners can also verify whether their vehicle falls under this recall by visiting the official websites of Skoda or Volkswagen and entering their Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).
