Volkswagen Beetle (2004 – 2011)

The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time. If the airbags deploy, it can result in fragments from the inflator injuring the vehicle’s occupants.

The Volkswagen Beetle vehicles affected by this recall were equipped with Takata airbags and manufactured between 2004 and 2011.

Volkswagen recall code: 69EJ (TKBA)
Affected models: Beetle, New Beetle, EOS, Fox, Golf + Cabrio + Plus, Passat B6 + B7 + CC, Polo Vivo
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 182,785

Source: Rapex Alert 9/2025 SR/00793/25

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