Volkswagen Recalls ID. Buzz Electric Minivans Over Noncompliant Rear Bench Seats

The Volkswagen Group of America has issued a recall encompassing 5,637 units of the 2025 model year Volkswagen ID. Buzz. As it happens, the third-row bench seat is wide enough for three passengers yet was designed for and features seatbelts for two passengers. Is that really a problem? Because it exceeds the maximum surface width specified in 49 CFR Part 571.10, it surely is. Not compliant with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 fo... (continue reading...)