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2015 VOLKSWAGEN CC AIR BAGS Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: High Priority

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AIR BAGS Safety Recalls

High Priority #19V535000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle's air bag control module, which is a computer that tells the air bags when to deploy, might not work properly due to a faulty capacitor. This component is crucial for the air bags to work correctly in case of an accident.
Risk if Unfixed
If the air bags don't work as they should, you're at a higher risk of getting hurt in an accident. If the air bags deploy unexpectedly, it could make the accident worse and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Volkswagen will contact you to schedule a free repair, where a dealer will update the software and replace the air bag control module if necessary, completely free of charge.
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and CC vehicles. The air bag Electronic Control Unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
High Priority #19V014000 Plain English
Component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
What Happened
Your vehicle has a faulty air bag inflator that could potentially explode in the event of a crash, which could cause serious injury or death.
Risk if Unfixed
If the inflator explodes, it could send sharp metal pieces into the vehicle and harm you or a passenger in the front seat.
Free Fix
Volkswagen or Audi will replace the faulty air bag inflator for free, and they'll contact you to schedule the repair. You can reach them at 1-800-893-5298 (Volkswagen) or 1-800-253-2834 (Audi).
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Original — What Happened
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder 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
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

Other VOLKSWAGEN CC 2015 Recalls

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 recall

Other VOLKSWAGEN CC Years

2017
3 recalls
2016
6 recalls
2014
5 recalls
2013
5 recalls
2012
6 recalls
2011
4 recalls
2010
4 recalls

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