CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's frontal airbag inflator can build up excessive internal pressure when the airbag deploys. In a crash that requires the airbag to go off, the inflator may rupture, sending metal fragments toward the driver and any occupants, which could cause serious injury or death.
The remedy is free. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal airbag inflator with an alternative inflator at no charge. Owners will be notified by mail. Volkswagen owners can call 1-800-893-5298, and Audi owners can call 1-800-253-2834. Reference recall 69Y5 for Volkswagen or 69S8 for Audi.
Until the repair is done, check your vehicle's VIN at NHTSA's recall website or with your dealer to confirm whether it has an open recall, and schedule the free repair as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Audi R8 Spyder | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Audi TT Roadster | 20162017 |
| Volkswagen CC | 201520162017 |
| Volkswagen EOS | 20152016 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2015 |