Volkswagen Group of America – Passenger Frontal Air Bag may Deploy Improperly

Volkswagen Group of America (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.


Report Received Date 06/06/2018
NHTSA ID 18V375000
Consequence Summary If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
Corrective Action Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
Recall Code 69W8 69W9
Potentially Affected 821
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V375000)