Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan recalls

1 official safety recall for the Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan, from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) or the EU Safety Gate. Recall repairs are normally free at the maker’s dealers.

Whether your car is affected and still needs the repair depends on its VIN or registration. Check it on the official site for your country:

  1. Passenger airbag inflator may eject parts

    Reported February 2, 2018Model years 2014DVSA recall R/2018/03163 vehicles affected

    A faulty weld in the gas generator may cause parts to be ejected into the cabin when the airbag deploys. The airbag inflator will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED
    Defect
    There is a possible faulty weld to the gas generator. If the airbag is deployed there is a potential danger to the vehicle occupants by gas generator parts being ejected into the cabin.
    Remedy
    Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the airbag inflator unit.

Sources: NHTSA (US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), DVSA (UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) and the EU Safety Gate (European Commission) recall data. Each recall covers vehicles sold in that market; models sold elsewhere may differ.

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