Beetle, New Beetle, EOS + EOS GP, Fox, Golf A6 + Cabrio + Plus, Passat B6 + B7 + CC, Polo Vivo + A04
Beetle, New Beetle, EOS + EOS GP, Fox, Golf A6 + Cabrio + Plus, Passat B6 + B7 + CC, Polo Vivo + A04 was recalled on 28 February 2025 under EU Safety Gate alert SR/00793/25. Injuries risk reported by Germany. The propellant in the driver airbag may deteriorate over time.
| Alert Number | SR/00793/25 |
| Brand | Volkswagen |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Model Number | L148* (T5 Transporter Kasten N1), L225* (T5 Transporter), L767* (Crafter), L768* (Crafter), L769* (Crafter), L770* (Crafter), L846* (Crafter), L847* (Crafter), e1*2001/116*0106* (New Beetle), e1*2001/116*0218* (T5 Multivan), e1*2001/116*0220* (T5 GP Transporter), e1*2001/116*0242* (Golf (A6) + Cabrio), e1*2001/116*0289* (T5 California), e1*2001/116*0301* (Fox), e1*2001/116*0304* (Golf Plus (A5)), e1*2001/116*0307* (Passat (B6 + B7)), e1*2001/116*0349* (EOS + EOS GP), e1*2001/116*0355* (Crafter), e1*2001/116*0356* (Crafter), e1*2001/116*0450* (Tiguan), e1*2001/116*0468* (CC), e1*2001/116*0468* (Passat CC), e1*2001/116*0510* (Polo (A05)), e1*2007/46*0130* (T5 Transporter Doppelkabine), e1*2007/46*0401* (Sharan), e1*2007/46*0434* (Sharan), e1*2007/46*0487* (Tiguan), e1*2007/46*0513* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0514* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0515* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0516* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0518* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0519* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0520* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0521* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0522* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0523* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0524* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0525* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*0539* (Beetle), e1*2007/46*1613* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*1614* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*1615* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*1616* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*1619* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*1620* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*1621* (Crafter), e1*2007/46*1622* (Crafter), e1*98/14*0174* (Polo (A04)), e1*KS07/46*0031* (XL1), e13*2007/46*1167* (Up!), e13*2007/46*1170* (e-Up!), e13*2007/46*1182* (Up Fahrzeugklasse N1) |
| Published | 28 February 2025 |
Risk Description
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 product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Passenger car / Light commercial vehicle, equipped with Takata airbags.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Beetle, New Beetle, EOS + EOS GP, Fox, Golf A6 + Cabrio + Plus, Passat B6 + B7 + CC, Polo Vivo + A04.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.