Official recall record

ID.3 (ref SR/02178/26)

EU Safety Gate (RAPEX) · 2026-08-07 · GermanySerious risk

Issuing authority: EU Safety Gate (RAPEX)
Alert date: 2026-08-07
Country of alert: Germany
Alert level: Serious risk
Risk type (official): Injuries
Brand on record: VW

What the authority reported

A screw fastening on the driver’s seat frame may detach. In the event of an accident, the fastening may not withstand the resulting loads, which could impair the protection provided by the restraint system and increase the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.

What to do

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Record last checked against the registry on 2026-09-08.

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