The airbag propellant may deteriorate over time. In the event of an accident, this can lead to the release of fragments of the front airbag from the generator housing, increasing the risk of injury.
The Volkswagen Passat vehicles affected by this recall were manufactured between May 2007 and May 2009.
Volkswagen recall code: 69DG
Affected models: Fox, Polo, Passat, Crafter (type: 5Z, 9N, 3C), Crafter (type 2E, 2F) equipped with Takata airbag
Vehicle numbers (worldwide): 438,728
Source: Rapex Alert 43/2022 A12/01485/22