Takata airbag product safety recall

The global recalls due to a potential risk of fatal injury from airbags with an ammonium nitrate-based propellant, produced by the company Takata, also affect Volkswagen models. Here you can check whether your vehicle is affected and contact your local dealer if you have any questions.

Volkswagen is recalling models equipped with Takata airbags

Interior of VW with focus on steering wheel and dashboard – view from the vehicle with forest background

For years, the company Takata has supplied airbags with an ammonium nitrate-based propellant. In the event of an accident involving airbag deployment, these airbags may rupture. At Volkswagen, these airbags were primarily installed between 2004 and 2018 – this timeframe is intended for guidance only. Please use the VIN check to determine whether your vehicle is affected.

Here you can check whether your vehicle is affected

Important: The list of vehicles will be updated on a regular basis in the future based on our analysis of which vehicles are affected. Please therefore keep checking back to see whether your vehicle is affected.

If you don’t have your VIN on hand but own a model from the aforementioned period, please contact your Volkswagen dealer without delay for clarification.

What is a VIN and where do I find it?

The VIN is a unique and internationally standardised vehicle identification number. The 17-digit number can be found in the Part I of the registration certificate, formerly known as the registration document, and in the lower area of your windscreen.

Do you need help finding your VIN? Your local dealer will be happy to help you find out if you are affected.

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Visual of vehicle identification number (VIN) on windscreen — On the windscreen

Visual VW VIN in vehicle registration certificate Part I (formerly registration document) — In the Part I of the registration certificate, formerly known as the vehicle registration document

Remedial measures for consumers

If the VIN check shows that your vehicle is affected, please contact your Service Partner as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for a replacement. If you have any questions or concerns, they are your point of contact as well.

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Please also inform other vehicle owners or users about the recall, and make sure to point it out when selling a vehicle.