Is the 2014 VOLKSWAGEN Golf safe to drive?

The 2014 VOLKSWAGEN Golf has 1 open safety recall. While the vehicle may still be driven, owners should contact an authorized dealership to schedule free repairs for any outstanding recalls. Some recalls, especially those classified as critical or high severity, may pose significant safety risks.

NHTSA Campaign 19V862000 Recall Details

What This Recall Means

Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

What Happened

Your vehicle's driver's side air bag is designed to protect you in a crash. In certain 2011-2015 models, the air bag inflator may degrade over time, especially in hot and humid conditions, and potentially explode.

Risk if Unfixed

If the air bag inflator explodes, it could shoot metal fragments at you or other passengers, causing serious injury or even death.

How to Get This Fixed

Free Fix

Your Volkswagen dealer will replace the faulty air bag inflator with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible to ensure your safety on the road.

Is YOUR vehicle affected?

This page lists the models and model years named in NHTSA campaign #19V862000. Matching a model and year on this list does not prove an individual vehicle is affected — some vehicles in an affected model year are never part of the recall population. The authoritative way to know is a VIN check against NHTSA's own records.

Campaign 19V862000

What This Recall Means

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

How to Get This Fixed

Affected Vehicles

Is YOUR vehicle affected?