CarRecallWatch- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Problem
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
- 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 nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's side frontal airbag inflator can rupture, or explode, because its propellant degrades over time. The degradation is caused by long-term exposure to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature swings. An explosion can send sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants, which can cause serious injury or death.
The repair is free. Authorized Volkswagen dealers will replace the driver's side front airbag module at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. If you have questions, you can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Do not wait for the letter to act. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on the official recall lookup to confirm whether your car has an open recall, and schedule the free repair with a dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Beetle | 201720182019 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 201720182019 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 200620072012201320142017 |