Vw Golf: Takata Front Drivers Or Passenger Airbag Replacement

Recall Summary Volkswagen is recalling 279 vehicles across multiple models due to faulty front airbags that may explode when deployed. The airbags contain aging propellant that degrades in hot, humid climates, and if triggered, could send metal fragments into the vehicle causing serious injury or death. The front airbags need to be replaced.

Recalling firm

VW

Product

Vehicles: VW GOLF, VW SHARAN, VW POLO, VW BEETLE, VW PASSAT, VW UP!, VW Polo Vivo, VW FOX, VW XL1, VW US Passat, VW EOS, VW TRANSPORTER, VW CRAFTER. Units affected: 279

Reason

Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle. Remedy: The front airbag must be replaced. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving...

Classification

Class I

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2025-08-22

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/250863c7-f6fa-47d2-af57-ed519074832f