Volkswagen Polo, UP! Recall R/2014/176: Unintentional Airbag Deployment, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2015
- Launched
- 526
- vehicles in the UK
- 69K6
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Polo, UP! vehicles built between 1 February 2014 and 1 August 2014. In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment. The dealer will check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: UNINTENTIONAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT Defect: In rare cases an air bag acceleration sensor may give an incorrect signal which can lead to an unintentional airbag deployment Remedy: Recall vehicle check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to an unintentional airbag deployment.
The Fix
The dealer will check if vehicle is affected and replace the control unit as required.
Are You Affected?
Polo, UP! built between 1 February 2014 and 1 August 2014 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 526 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 69K6 or the DVSA reference R/2014/176. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PoloCheck rear axle bolted connection | Stop driving | R/2025/385 | |
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 | |
| ID.7, Id.buzz, Passat, Polo and 1 moreReplace front passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2025/208 | |
| PoloThe driver's airbag may not correctly deploy if activated | Urgent | R/2022/274 | |
| PoloThe roof spoiler may not have been bonded to the rear lid with the specified process materials | Book soon | R/2022/115 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2015/001 on 29 Dec 2014, for gearbox prop shaft may detach. The one launched after it was R/2015/044 on 20 Apr 2015, for fuel may leak resulting in possible fire. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen UP! recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2014/176, launched 15 February 2015. 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.