VW Polo recall: A faultily installed net for the design breakage point for the discharge of the passenger airbag has been fitted
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- A dash panel with a faulty installed net for the design breakage point for the discharge of the passenger airbag has been fitted.
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. On the affected vehicles the dash panel has to be replaced.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
A dash panel with a faulty installed net for the design breakage point for the discharge of the passenger airbag has been fitted.
The fix
On the affected vehicles the dash panel has to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo | 19 Aug 2020 | 11 Jan 2021 | 6,889 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 19 October 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.