Body, Interior & Misc.
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The driver's frontal air bag inflator may explode due to moisture intrusion and propellant degradation. This can spray metal fragments into the cabin of the vehicle, resulting in injury to occupants.
You must contact and visit a Volkswagen dealership to perform recall repairs on your Volkswagen vehicle. The schedule for Volkswagen to initially contact known owners of affected vehicles was during February, 2023. If you did not receive a notification, but wish to check to see if your vehicle is included, please contact one of your local Volkswagen dealerships. They will also check for any other incomplete recalls on your vehicle. For best results, be prepared to provide your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the service department consultant you speak with. The Volkswagen recall designation is 69EM.