Volkswagen XL1 recalls

2 official safety recalls for the Volkswagen XL1 from NHTSA (United States), DVSA (United Kingdom) and the EU Safety Gate, newest first. 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. Front airbag inflator may explode

    Reported August 22, 2025Model years 2014–2015DVSA recall R/2025/357277 vehicles affected

    The inflator may explode when the airbag deploys, ejecting metal fragments that could cause life-threatening or fatal injuries. Stop driving immediately and arrange to have the front airbag replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Takata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement
    Defect
    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.
    Remedy
    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.

  2. Driver airbag inflator may degrade

    Reported June 13, 2023Model years 2013–2015DVSA recall R/2023/178287,438 vehicles affected

    Air and moisture may enter the driver airbag inflator and cause it to degrade. The airbag will be replaced.

    Official DVSA recall text
    Component
    Takata Front airbag
    Defect
    The function of the driver airbag inflators can degrade due to air and moisture ingress.
    Remedy
    Replace airbag

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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