Volkswagen Crafter Recall R/2012/013: Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Nov 2011
- Launched
- 55
- vehicles in the UK
- 3913
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Crafter vehicles. On affected Crafter vehicles some airbag control units may be incorrectly coded. The dealer will replace where necessary the airbag control unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
On affected Crafter vehicles some airbag control units may be incorrectly coded. It is also possible the wrong parameter set has been assigned to the airbag control unit.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: On affected Crafter vehicles some airbag control units may be incorrectly coded. It is also possible the wrong parameter set has been assigned to the airbag control unit. Remedy: Where necessary the airbag control unit will be replaced
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where necessary the airbag control unit.
Are You Affected?
Crafter may be included. Volkswagen estimates 55 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Volkswagen, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
- Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 3913 or the DVSA reference R/2012/013. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 | |
| CrafterNatural gas system leak test | Low | R/2024/360 | |
| CrafterTakata front passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2024/263 | |
| Beetle (5C), Crafter, EOS (1F), FOX (5Z) and 18 moreTakata front airbag | Urgent | R/2023/178 | |
| CrafterThe side or rear windows may become loose | Low | R/2020/257 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2010/088 on 9 Aug 2010, for bonnet may open. The one launched after it was R/2011/169 on 15 Dec 2011, for fuel may leak. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2011 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2012/013, launched 29 November 2011. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.