Volkswagen Sharan, Touran Recall R/2016/065: Side Airbag Gas Generator Canister May Fail, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 6 Apr 2016
- Launched
- 38
- vehicles in the UK
- 69L9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Sharan, Touran vehicles built between 23 January 2015 and 28 January 2015. Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. The dealer will replace where a possibly affected airbag is found it. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR CANISTER MAY FAIL Defect: For certain vehicles manufactured within a specific period it is possible that the gas generator housing may be damaged if a side airbag is deployed. If the airbag/s were deployed the gas generator could explode and dislodge small metal parts which could cause injury to the vehicle occupants. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and check the dates of manufacture for the left and or right side airbags. Where a possibly affected airbag is found it will be replaced.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause injury to the vehicle occupants.
The Fix
The dealer will replace where a possibly affected airbag is found it.
Are You Affected?
Sharan, Touran built between 23 January 2015 and 28 January 2015 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 38 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 69L9 or the DVSA reference R/2016/065. 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?.
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|---|---|---|---|
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| T-Roc, TouranFaulty wheel bearing housings can fail and break prematurely | Book soon | R/2023/198 | |
| Tiguan, TouranThe wall thickness of the fuel tank may not be to specification | Urgent | R/2019/451 | |
| Tiguan, TouranWheels ordered and bought at the dealers may not be compatible | Book soon | R/2020/005 | |
| Passat CC, Sharan, TiguanA condenser may fail in the airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2019/378 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2016/059 on 30 Mar 2016, for sunroof may injure occupants when it is closed from outside vehicle. The one launched after it was R/2016/112 on 27 May 2016, for side airbag of front left seat may not deploy correctly in collision & may have some…. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/065, launched 6 April 2016. 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.