VW Touareg recall: On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.
- What to do
- Contact a VW dealer to book the free repair. Inspect the side airbag unit and where necessary remove and correctly reinstall the side airbag
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
On certain vehicles the side airbag fitted in the seat (front left) may not have been correctly secured onto the seat frame.
The fix
Inspect the side airbag unit and where necessary remove and correctly reinstall the side airbag
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Touareg | 17 Aug 2023 | 23 Oct 2023 | 89 |
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 20 December 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.