Vehicle recallDVSA
Volkswagen Polo, Taigo and other models recalled over a restraint defect
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. In the event of an accident-related deployment the front passenger airbag may have a reduced protective effect also the gas generator housing may burst and components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.
Check your product
Only vehicles within the listed VIN ranges or build dates are covered. A franchised dealer can confirm from your VIN.
5 identifiers listed for this notice.
Polo
- Build datesThe build or first registration date is on the V5C.
- 09/10/2023 – 28/03/2025
- Manufacturer referenceThe manufacturer’s own campaign number. Quote it to the dealer.
- 69UN
Taigo
- Build dates
- 09/09/2022 – 06/02/2025
- Manufacturer reference
- 69UN
Passat
- Build dates
- 20/01/2025 – 17/03/2025
- Manufacturer reference
- 69UN
ID.7
- Build dates
- 22/08/2024 – 13/05/2025
- Manufacturer reference
- 69UN
ID.Buzz
- Build dates
- 01/09/2022 – 21/05/2025
- Manufacturer reference
- 69UN
What to do now
Airbags or seat belts on affected Volkswagen Polo, Taigo and other models may not protect occupants as designed.
- 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
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty.
If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.
From the official notice
Published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (R/2025/208). Quoted as issued.
Summary
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. In the event of an accident-related deployment the front passenger airbag may have a reduced protective effect also the gas generator housing may burst and components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.
Defect
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. In the event of an accident-related deployment the front passenger airbag may have a reduced protective effect also the gas generator housing may burst and components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy
The passenger airbag must be replaced.
Models
Polo, Taigo, Passat, ID.7, ID.Buzz
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Questions
Why are Volkswagen Polo, Taigo and other models being recalled?
Airbags or seat belts on affected Volkswagen Polo, Taigo and other models may not protect occupants as designed. 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?
Safety recall work is carried out by franchised dealers free of charge, whether or not you are the first owner and whether or not the vehicle is still under warranty. If a dealer will not carry out the recall work, contact the manufacturer’s customer services and, if that does not resolve it, the DVSA.