VW recall: Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
- What's wrong
- 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…
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. 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…
What’s wrong
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.
The fix
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.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golf | 6 Nov 2008 | 25 Jan 2013 | 92 |
| Sharan | 14 Jul 2011 | 10 Feb 2015 | 44 |
| Polo | 8 Aug 2009 | 11 Oct 2013 | 35 |
| Beetle | 13 Apr 2012 | 17 Apr 2015 | 30 |
| Passat | 28 Sep 2005 | 6 May 2013 | 22 |
| UP! | 16 Jul 2012 | 30 Apr 2016 | 10 |
| Polo Vivo | 11 Feb 2013 | 20 May 2013 | 5 |
| FOX | 23 Nov 2006 | 20 Apr 2007 | 4 |
| XL1 | 19 Nov 2014 | 7 Apr 2015 | 3 |
| Polo | 8 Nov 2006 | 7 May 2009 | 3 |
| US Passat | 6 Jun 2013 | 2 Jun 2015 | 2 |
| Passat | 11 Nov 2009 | 18 Jul 2012 | 2 |
| EOS | 25 Jan 2010 | 12 Dec 2010 | 2 |
| Transporter | 8 Nov 2007 | 18 Jun 2014 | 11 |
| Transporter | 20 Nov 2007 | 4 Mar 2013 | 12 |
| Crafter | 20 Apr 2006 | 3 Jun 2009 | 2 |
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 22 August 2025. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.