Volkswagen Recalls Over 21,000 Taigun SUVs And Virtus Sedans
After Skoda Auto India, Volkswagen is also planning to initiate a recall on their Virtus and Taigun models. The company will soon recall these vehicles over an issue with the rear seat belt in certain units of these models. Both Skoda and Volkswagen are part of the same group and are based on the same platforms. Both these models share several parts, which is why both brands are recalling their models with the issue.
The issue with the Taigun and Virtus is the same as in the Slavia and Kushaq. There is an issue with the rear seat belt. In case of an accident or frontal collision, the rear seat belt buckle latch plate may break, and the webbing of the rear center seat belt assembly, along with the buckle of the rear right seat belt, may fail.
As per the report, the cars that were manufactured between 24 May 2024 and 1 April 2025 are affected. This issue was identified during the quality control process carried out by the brand. As many as 21,513 units are likely to be recalled to get the issue fixed.
Customers who bought these cars during this period are likely to be contacted by the service center soon. An official statement regarding the same is likely to be announced soon. This issue is likely to be repaired by the brand at no additional cost. Both Taigun and Virtus have scored 5-star ratings in crash tests.
Volkswagen Virtus
Volkswagen Virtus is currently one of the most popular sedans in the mid-size segment. It is based on the MQB A0 IN platform, which has been specifically modified by the brand for Indian conditions. The sedan offers premium features like an electric sunroof, automatic climate control, digital instrument cluster, large touchscreen infotainment system, leatherette upholstery, seat ventilation, and more.
The Virtus is available with two petrol engine options. There is a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder TSI engine that generates 115 PS and 178 Nm of peak torque. This engine is available with a 6-speed manual and automatic transmission option.
The 1.5-litre TSI engine comes with cylinder deactivation technology and generates 150 PS and 250 Nm of peak torque. This engine was initially offered with a DSG transmission only, but Volkswagen has also released a manual version in the market. Prices for the Virtus start at Rs 11.56 lakh (ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Taigun
The compact SUV is one of the sportiest SUVs you can buy in this segment. It rivals the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Maruti Grand Vitara, and Tata Harrier. The SUV is available with the same set of petrol engines as the Virtus.
Both these engines are available with manual and automatic transmissions, with DSG for the 1.5 GT variant. The SUV offers the same set of features as the Virtus. Prices for the Volkswagen Taigun start at Rs 11.80 lakh (ex-showroom).
Skoda has also identified an issue in the rear seat belt on their Slavia, Kushaq, and Kodiaq models, and they are also likely to recall these models. Skoda will recall over 25,000 units of these vehicles combined to fix the issue.