VW Tiguan Allspace recall: Airbag may have been incorrectly folded when passenger airbag module was produced
- What's wrong
- On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period faulty passenger airbags may have been fitted. When the passenger airbag module was produced the airbag may have been incorrectly folded. As a result there is risk that in case of deployment the airbag may not…
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. On all affected vehicles the passenger airbag unit has to be replaced.
What’s wrong
On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period faulty passenger airbags may have been fitted. When the passenger airbag module was produced the airbag may have been incorrectly folded. As a result there is risk that in case of deployment the airbag may not open up correctly and would therefore be ineffective leading to injury of vehicle occupants.
The fix
On all affected vehicles the passenger airbag unit has to be replaced.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan Allspace | 14 Mar 2018 | 18 May 2018 | 31 |
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 July 2018. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.