NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2017–2019 Volkswagen Beetle and 2 more recall: Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
- Recall number
- 24V834000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicles › Air Bags
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 248330
- Hazard tags
- Foreign material Injury risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Air Bags
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2017–2019 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle Convertible | 2017–2019 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2006–2017 |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
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.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
69EG,69GQ,69E6
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 24V834000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.