Volkswagen Crafter, Golf, Passat And 5 More Recall R/2017/079: Airbag/belt Tensioners May Not Trigger In Event Of An Accident, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 22 Mar 2017
- Launched
- 3,879
- vehicles in the UK
- 69P4
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Crafter, Golf, Passat and 5 more vehicles built between 1 May 2016 and 31 October 2016. Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision. The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: AIRBAG/BELT TENSIONERS MAY NOT TRIGGER IN EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT Defect: Due to an error in the manufacturing process the air bag and/or seat belt pretensioner may not trigger in the event of a collision Remedy: On affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: airbag/belt tensioners may not trigger in event of an accident.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: on affected vehicles replace air bag assembly and seatbelt pretensioner where necessary.
Are You Affected?
Crafter, Golf, Passat and 5 more built between 1 May 2016 and 31 October 2016 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 3,879 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 69P4 or the DVSA reference R/2017/079. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TransporterCorrect speed restriction | Low | R/2026/320 | |
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 | |
| GolfFront belt webbing | Low | R/2025/257 | |
| GolfFront belt webbing | Low | R/2025/256 | |
| ID.7, Id.buzz, Passat, Polo and 1 moreReplace front passenger airbag | Urgent | R/2025/208 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2016/272 on 27 Jan 2017, for front seat backrest may collapse in a collision. The one launched after it was R/2017/189 on 20 Jun 2017, for abs/esc system may fail. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, the Volkswagen Transporter recall history, all recalls launched in 2017 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2017/079, launched 22 March 2017. 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.