The driver's side air bag in your vehicle is a safety device that inflates to protect you in a crash. In some 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel models, the air bag inflator may have been exposed to extreme conditions and could fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal fragments flying towards you or other occupants, potentially causing serious injury or even death. This is a life-threatening issue that requires immediate attention.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will replace the faulty driver's side air bag inflators free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
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.
The air bag in the driver's seat is a critical safety feature that inflates to cushion you in a crash. In some 2006-2013 Audi models, the air bag inflator could burst and send sharp metal fragments flying.
Risk if Unfixed
If the driver's air bag inflator explodes in a crash, it could shoot metal shards at you and the passengers, causing serious injury or even death.
Free Fix
Audi will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a safer one at no cost to you. Just schedule an appointment with your Audi dealer as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet and S5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — Remedy
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69R6. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
The driver's air bag in your vehicle is a critical safety feature that deploys in a crash to cushion your head and neck. In some affected models, the air bag inflator could fail catastrophically, releasing sharp metal fragments.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bag inflator ruptures in a crash, you could be hit by flying metal shards, which could cause serious injury or even be fatal.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new, safer one at no cost to you. This repair is urgent, so please schedule it as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began March 2017. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.