2012 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Audi A3 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Audi A3 | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Audi A3 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
Published December 5, 2019 · Recall initiated: December 4, 2019
Summary
NHTSA records recall 19V862000, published December 5, 2019 and initiated December 4, 2019. Recalling firm: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.; 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Audi A3 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Audi A3 | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Audi A3 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module.
What's the hazard
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.
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Recall details
- Brand
- VOLKSWAGEN
- Model
- GOLF
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Lot
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2013 AUDI A3 | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2013 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF | 2012 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2011 AUDI A3 | 2015 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT | 2012 AUDI A3
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2012 Volkswagen Golf | 2011 Volkswagen Golf | 2013 Audi A3 | 2013 Volkswagen Golf | 2014 Volkswagen Passat | 2013 Volkswagen Passat | 2014 Volkswagen Golf | 2012 Volkswagen Passat | 2011 Audi A3 | 2015 Volkswagen Passat | 2012 Audi A3 — Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 19V862000 on December 5, 2019. Reported hazard: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
What should I do if I have this product?
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: VOLKSWAGEN. Model: GOLF.