Volkswagen Amarok, Caddy Recall R/2015/164: Airbag May Not Deploy, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 12 Aug 2015
- Launched
- 7
- vehicles in the UK
- 69K9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Amarok, Caddy vehicles built between 1 June 2013 and 15 June 2013. The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. The dealer will replace driver's air bag unit. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY Defect: The drivers air bag propellant cannister may not have been fitted correctly. This may affect the deployment of the airbag. Remedy: Replace driver's air bag unit.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag may not deploy.
The Fix
The dealer will replace driver's air bag unit.
Are You Affected?
Amarok, Caddy built between 1 June 2013 and 15 June 2013 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 7 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 69K9 or the DVSA reference R/2015/164. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AmarokABS control unit | Urgent | R/2025/435 | |
| AmarokFront seat belt | Urgent | R/2024/451 | |
| CaddyBrake line bolted connection | Urgent | R/2024/343 | |
| AmarokOn certain vehicles there is a possibility that because of a production problem the propshaft securing bolts for the final drive on gearbox side were not tightened with the correct tightening torque | Low | R/2023/334 | |
| CaddySeat belt webbing was damaged during production | Urgent | R/2023/177 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2015/117 on 5 Aug 2015, for front wheels may lock. The one launched after it was R/2015/252 on 27 Jan 2016, for engine may start up without warning. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Caddy recall history, all recalls launched in 2015 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2015/164, launched 12 August 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.