Volkswagen Tiguan
- Affected
- 216
- Category
- Cars
- Campaign
- 69W9
- Supplier
- Volkswagen Group Australia
The defect
Certain MY18 Tiguan Allspace models from a limited production period may contain a defective passenger airbag. When the passenger airbag module was manufactured, the airbag may have been packed incorrectly, preventing it from deploying correctly in an accident.
The hazard
If the airbag doesn't deploy correctly when the vehicle is in an accident it may increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. This airbag recall is not related to any Takata recall.
The remedy
Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkwagen Group Australia. Owners should contact their nearest Volkswagen Dealer to arrange for repair.For further information, consumers should contact the toll-free Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076, between 8.30 am and 8:00 pm Monday to Friday (AEST) or email recalls@success.volkswagen.net.au
What to do
- 1Check if your vehicle is affected. This recall covers 216 vehicles. Use your VIN to confirm.
- 2Contact Volkswagen Group Australia to arrange inspection and repair.
- 3Repairs are free of charge when arranged through an authorised dealer.
- 4Verify this recall on the official government register: vehiclerecalls.gov.au ↗
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Recall data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au under CC BY 4.0.