| Issue ID | 1442234 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11064782 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| File date | 01/01/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | The driver sider seatbelt does not retract. For example, if i look over my shoulder to check divers in other lanes my seat belt will loosen and when i turn back around to face forward the belt does not automatically tighten. I worry this belt is defective and have never experienced this in another car. I routinely need to tighten my seatbelt while driving. I am concerned that if i were to get into an accident in this vehicle the seatbelt will not keep me safe. This has been an ongoing issue since i purchased the car in mid-december 2017. |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | LEWIS CENTER, OH |
| VIN pattern | 3VV2B7AX2JMXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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