Faulty crash sensors for the airbag restraint systems may have been installed in the doors. This could impair the protective effect of the side airbags, head airbags, and/or belt tensioners, increasing the risk of injury in the event of an accident.
The Volkswagen Golf 8 models affected by this recall were manufactured between 1 September and 2 October 2020.
VW recall code: 69BU
Affected models: Golf 8
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 835
Source: Rapex Alert 14/2021 INFO/00090/21
