The Skoda Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia, and the Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus have been recalled in India to fix an issue with the rear seat belts. Based on SIAM data, the recall affects all these made-in-India models produced between May 24, 2024 and April 1, 2025.
- Safety risk for rear passengers due to seat belt defect
- Recall affects a total of 47,235 units
Skoda Kylaq, Kushaq, Slavia seatbelt recall
25,722 units affected
The SIAM recall document states that 25,722 units of the Skoda Kylaq, Kushaq and Slavia have been affected. It was found that in the event of a frontal collision, “the rear seat belt buckle's latch plate may break, and/or the webbing of the rear centre seat belt assembly along with buckle of rear right seat belt may fail”. This would pose a safety risk for rear seat passengers.
Volkswagen Taigun, Virtus seatbelt recall
21,513 units affected
The same problem with the rear seat belts has been identified in the Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus, with 21,513 units affected, taking the total number of affected units to 47,235.
As is usually the case with these recalls, the company is expected to directly reach out to owners of the concerned vehicles to fix the problem. Owners could also log on to the Skoda India recall and Volkswagen India recall micro sites, and enter their VIN number to check if their cars have been affected.
Viraaj Bhatnagar
Uday Singh
Suraj Viswanathan
