Volkswagen is recalling six models from 2022 to 2025 due to airbags (week 32/25)

13/08/2025

This week’s recalls:
– Volkswagen, Skoda – airbags
– Lamborghini – doors
– Mazda – gearbox software

Overview of recalls in the 32 week of 2025

Five recalls for 13 models of four brands were announced via EU Safety Gate in the 32 week of 2025. Three recalls for three models of three brands have been published by the German Motor Vehicle Authority (KBA).

Two recalls were announced in the European Safety Gate system for Peugeot. One recall each can be found this week for carmakers Mercedes-Benz, Skoda and Volkswagen.

Through the German KBA, the Ford, Lamborghini and Mazda carmakers are recalling.

Isn’t that your car? See also the recent recalls of other makes.

Airbags, airbags, airbags…

All three of the recalls that appeared in the Safety Gate database this week are related to airbag problems. Mercedes is recalling 222,969 Viano and Vito vans from 2002 to 2006, while Volkswagen is recalling around 18,000 cars from six model lines (see the table at the end of the article) built between May 2022 and May 2025. Finally, 1,666 Škoda Fabia and Škoda Superb vehicles produced between 7 September 2022 and 20 March 2025 are also affected. In all of these vehicles, the passenger airbag could potentially cause serious or even fatal injury to occupants.

Trapped in a Lamborghini

The Lamborghini Revuelto’s doors close using their own weight. If you’re sitting in the car, you’ll probably be relieved that they didn’t fall on top of you. However, you’ll only be happy until you try to get out. Without the help of the gas struts, the heavy doors won’t lift. You’ll then have to wait for someone strong to come along and rescue you. The Revuelto has also previously been recalled due to a potential wiper malfunction or fuel leak, which poses a fire risk. What a bargain! 🙂

Stop&(not)Go at Mazda

Mazda is recalling 19,347 CX-60 SUVs this week due to a software defect in the transmission control module that can cause the engine to become unresponsive to the accelerator pedal after braking and stopping. This issue may affect vehicles manufactured between September 2022 and March 2024.

Details on this week’s Rapex recalls can be found in the table below.

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Rapex Recalls announced in the 32 week of 2025

Make, Model (years)	Problem
Mercedes-Benz Viano (2002 – 2006)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Mercedes-Benz Vito (2002 – 2006)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Peugeot 208 (2023 – 2025)	The fuel tank may not be leakproof and could allow fuel to leak out.
Peugeot 2008 (2023 – 2025)	The fuel tank may not be leakproof and could allow fuel to leak out.
Peugeot 308 (2015 – 2019)	The upper anchorages of the seatbelts in the second row of seats may break.
Skoda Fabia (2022 – 2025)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Skoda Superb (2022 – 2025)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Volkswagen ID.7 (2023 – 2025)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Volkswagen ID.BUZZ (2022 – 2025)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Volkswagen Passat (2022 – 2025)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Volkswagen Polo (2022 – 2025)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Volkswagen Taigo (2022 – 2025)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.
Volkswagen T7 (2022 – 2025)	If the passenger airbag is activated, the gas generator cover may rupture.

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