Recall 19V862000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 19V862000. Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. 226 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Defect Summary
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
Other VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC. Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V185000 | Mar 25, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLKSWAGEN | 75,323 |
| 26V138000 | Mar 11, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VOLKSWAGEN | 48,165 |
| 26V125000 | Mar 4, 2026 | LANE DEPARTURE | AUDI | 1,620 |
| 26V028000 | Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 670 |
| 26V030000 | Jan 21, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 43,881 |
| 25V899000 | Dec 19, 2025 | SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR | AUDI | 27,768 |
| 25V900000 | Dec 19, 2025 | BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA | AUDI | 356,894 |
| 25V854000 | Dec 10, 2025 | AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER | VOLKSWAGEN | 3,138 |
| 25V835000 | Dec 3, 2025 | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS | VOLKSWAGEN | 27 |
| 25V836000 | Dec 3, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | VOLKSWAGEN | 629 |
Related NHTSA Investigations
Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or makes (AUDI, VOLKSWAGEN) in the last 3 years
4 Investigations
| Investigation | Opened | Closed | Status | Vehicle | Component | Subject |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EA24004 | Dec 18, 2024 | Unknown | OPEN | 2019 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking |
| RQ24010 | May 16, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | CLOSED | 2021 VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | Inadvertent Door Opening |
| RQ23007 | Dec 12, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 | CLOSED | 2015 AUDI A3 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | Fuel Leak due to Suction Jet Pump Failure within Fuel Tank (Remedy Effectiveness… |
| PE23017 | Sep 28, 2023 | Dec 18, 2024 | CLOSED | 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | Inadvertent Automatic Emergency Braking |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.