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Volkswagen VIRTUS

Comfortline 1.0 TSI

C

VIRTUS

Image credit: By Dairokkan9 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=132412042

The VIRTUS issues an audio warning* when...

a detected rear occupant's seatbelt has changed from fastened to unfastened

The VIRTUS flashes a visual tell-tale* when...

a detected rear occupant's seatbelt is not fastened

*only the secondary signal for second-row outboard seats is shown

Seatbelt reminders for third row:

not applicable

Date evaluated:

5 December 2025

Brochure URL:

Owner's manual URL:

Comments:

Gobar NCRAP first published Gobar Grades for the VW Virtus and Škoda Slavia in mid-December 2024 based on their owners' manuals, which indicated they had occupant detection. However, readers who owned these cars or their twin models quickly pointed out that, although they have occupant detection, the seat belt reminder audio signal does not begin until a belt changes status for fastened to unfastened, which does not meet the criteria for an A grade.

https://x.com/iamSandeepR/status/1870716327440363592?s=20

Gobar NCRAP quickly withdrew the grades, committing to a resolution. Although no physical test was possible, more online evidence has emerged in the last year confirming the initial reports. These are listed below:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Kylaq/comments/1ky2tp7/a_few_things_i_noticed_with_my_kylaq_regarding/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/skodakushaq/posts/1513464052610521/

https://www.reddit.com/r/TaigunClub/comments/1axtk6y/alarm_for_all_seatbelts/

https://www.facebook.com/groups/skodakushaq/posts/1484067122216881/

https://www.team-bhp.com/forum/road-safety/288008-rear-seatbelt-reminder-mandate-just-not-good-enough.html#post5883849

2025 Evaluation Criteria

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