Volkswagen Transporter T6 Recall R/2016/112: Side Airbag Of Front Left Seat May Not Deploy Correctly In Collision & May Have Some…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 27 May 2016
- Launched
- 235
- vehicles in the UK
- 69N7
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Transporter T6 vehicles built between 10 December 2015 and 4 March 2016. The near side front side air bag may have been incorrectly fitted in its module. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the nearside front side airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The near side front side air bag may have been incorrectly fitted in its module. As a result it may not deploy as intended during a collision increasing the risk of injury.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: SIDE AIRBAG OF FRONT LEFT SEAT MAY NOT DEPLOY CORRECTLY IN COLLISION & MAY HAVE SOME PASSENGER COLLISION PROTECTION MISSING Defect: On affected vehicles the near side front side air bag may have been incorrectly fitted in its module. As a result it may not deploy as intended during a collision increasing the risk of injury. Remedy: On affected vehicles replace the nearside front side airbag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: side airbag of front left seat may not deploy correctly in collision & may have some passenger collision protection missing.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace the nearside front side airbag.
Are You Affected?
Transporter T6 built between 10 December 2015 and 4 March 2016 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 235 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 69N7 or the DVSA reference R/2016/112. 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
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|---|---|---|---|
| Transporter T6, Transporter T6.1There is a possibility that tyres could suddenly lose air | Book soon | R/2022/010 | |
| Transporter T6The electric child lock may not be mechanically locked although switched on by driver | Book soon | R/2020/089 | |
| BeetleUSA Imported vehicle Recall Driver side airbag module replacement | Urgent | R/2026/104 | |
| ID BuzzBracket for air conditioning rear | Urgent | R/2025/551 | |
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2016/065 on 6 Apr 2016, for side airbag gas generator canister may fail. The one launched after it was R/2016/145 on 23 Jun 2016, for child lock may disengage. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history, all recalls launched in 2016 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2016/112, launched 27 May 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.