VOLKSWAGEN — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-07-10
VOLKSWAGEN was recalled in Australia on 2025-07-10. Due to a manufacturing issue, the right and/or left curtain airbag/s may be fitted with a faulty gas generator. As a result, the airbags may not deploy as intended. In the event of airbag deployment during an accident, the curtain airbag/s may not provide ade…
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-07-10 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Models affected | Tiguan |
| Model year | 2018 - 2019 |
| Units affected | 86 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing issue, the right and/or left curtain airbag/s may be fitted with a faulty gas generator. As a result, the airbags may not deploy as intended. In the event of airbag deployment during an accident, the curtain airbag/s may not provide adequate protection for vehicle occupants which could increase the risk of injury or death. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkswagen Group Australia to schedule an appointment with their nearest authorised Volkswagen dealership to have the work carried out, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006378 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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