KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Skoda Kylaq, Kushaq, VW Virtus, Taigun, and more recalled
- Recall issued due to faulty and wrong seatbelt parts
- Fresh recall finds 1821 vehicles affected across Skoda and VW combined
Skoda Auto Volkswagen India Pvt. Ltd. (SAVWIPL) has issued a new voluntary recall for select models under the Skoda and Volkswagen brands, including Skoda Kylaq, VW Virtus, and more. The recall, dated July 18, affects a total of 1,821 vehicles manufactured in India, 860 Skoda units and 961 Volkswagen units, and comes as part of an ongoing commitment to ensure occupant safety. This comes as a second recall after issues with seatbelts were last reported in May. Read on to find out what the recall is for and how it can affect users, but before that, make sure to join our 91Wheels WhatsApp Group community of petrolheads to never miss out on any updates from the automotive world.
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Skoda Kylaq, VW Kushaq, & Others: Seatbelt Safety Under Review Again
This latest action follows a similar recall earlier in May 2025, also related to seatbelt components. In the current recall, the brand has flagged two specific issues, a crack in the metal base frame of the rear seatbelt assembly, identified on both left and right sides. The use of incorrect components in both the front and rear seatbelt systems of affected units. Although the official notice does not provide detailed risk scenarios, previous communication from the brand mentioned that these defects could potentially lead to seatbelt failure in the event of a frontal impact, particularly in the rear seats, posing a serious safety concern.
The voluntary recall applies to select units manufactured between December 2021 and May 2025, covering models such as the Skoda Kushaq, Slavia, and Kylaq, as well as the Volkswagen Taigun and Virtus. This action follows a larger recall announced in May 2025, which affected over 47,000 vehicles due to similar rear seatbelt concerns.
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What Should Owners Do?
Owners of affected cars, including the Skoda Kylaq, Kushaq, VW Virtus, and others, are expected to be contacted directly by Skoda or Volkswagen. Alternatively, customers can visit the brand's recall page on the official website and enter their 17-digit VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) to check if their vehicle is part of the recall. The company is likely to offer all inspections and part replacements free of cost, as seen in earlier recall campaigns. Given the safety-related nature of the issue, it is strongly recommended that owners get their vehicles checked at the earliest to ensure continued safety for all occupants.
Verdict
While recalls can raise eyebrows, they're also a testament to a brand's proactive approach to safety. These quality checks and quick interventions help avoid larger problems and play a vital role in building consumer trust. Like many global automakers, Skoda and Volkswagen continue to demonstrate a commitment to safety with regular audits and timely action and not to forget these are regular and frequent happenings in the auto world, and just needs proper adherence to the directions to follow.
