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Volkswagen Golf, Sharan and other models recalled over a restraint defect
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
13 identifiers listed for this notice.
Golf
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 06/11/2008 – 25/01/2013
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- DS69
Sharan
- Build dates
- 14/07/2011 – 10/02/2015
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
Polo
- Build dates
- 08/08/2009 – 11/10/2013
- 08/11/2006 – 07/05/2009
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
Beetle
- Build dates
- 13/04/2012 – 17/04/2015
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
Passat
- Build dates
- 28/09/2005 – 06/05/2013
- 11/11/2009 – 18/07/2012
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
UP!
- Build dates
- 16/07/2012 – 30/04/2016
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
Polo Vivo
- Build dates
- 11/02/2013 – 20/05/2013
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
FOX
- Build dates
- 23/11/2006 – 20/04/2007
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
XL1
- Build dates
- 19/11/2014 – 07/04/2015
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
US Passat
- Build dates
- 06/06/2013 – 02/06/2015
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
EOS
- Build dates
- 25/01/2010 – 12/12/2010
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
Transporter
- Build dates
- 08/11/2007 – 18/06/2014
- 20/11/2007 – 04/03/2013
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
Crafter
- Build dates
- 20/04/2006 – 03/06/2009
- Manufacturer reference
- DS69
What to do now
Occupant protection on some Volkswagen Golf, Sharan and other models may be compromised.
- Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer.
- Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
- Keep the manufacturer’s recall letter if you receive one, and update your address on the V5C so future letters reach you.
Why it matters. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.
Repairs and costs
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected.
The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/357). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Defect
Urgent Safety Warning – Do Not Drive Your Vehicle Our information shows your vehicle was originally allocated to or used for an extended period of time in a region with a climate zone considered to as HIGH RISK. Issue: The front airbag in your VW vehicle contains an ageing inflator propellant that may explode when deployed due to long-term exposure to heat and humidity. Risk: If the airbag inflator explodes metal fragments may be ejected causing life-threatening or fatal injuries to anyone in the vehicle.
Remedy
The front airbag must be replaced. Immediate Action Required: Stop driving your vehicle immediately. Contact the Takata Stop Drive helpline at 0113 526 9646 (MONDAY to FRIDAY 9:00AM to 5:00PM to arrange your recall service.
Models
Golf, Sharan, Polo, Beetle, Passat, UP!, Polo Vivo, FOX, XL1, US Passat, EOS, Transporter, Crafter
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Questions
Why are Volkswagen Golf, Sharan and other models being recalled?
Occupant protection on some Volkswagen Golf, Sharan and other models may be compromised. Airbags and seat belts only matter in a crash, so a defect can go unnoticed until the worst moment.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Enter your registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker or ask a franchised dealer, who can check your VIN against the manufacturer’s campaign. The VIN ranges and build dates published by the DVSA are listed on this page.
What should I do now?
Check whether your vehicle is affected using its registration number on the GOV.UK vehicle recall checker, or ask a franchised dealer. Contact a franchised dealer to book the free repair.
Will the repair cost anything?
Manufacturers contact registered keepers using DVLA records, but letters can go astray. You can book the free repair yourself once you know your vehicle is affected. The DVSA monitors recalls and can be contacted if a manufacturer or dealer does not act.