Volkswagen Passat CC, Sharan Recall R/2018/034: Passenger Airbag May Not Deploy As Intended, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 29 Jan 2018
- Launched
- 32
- vehicles in the UK
- 69S9
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Passat CC, Sharan vehicles built between 13 September 2016 and 2 November 2016. A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: PASSENGER AIRBAG MAY NOT DEPLOY AS INTENDED Defect: A connection between the detonator and generator in the front passenger airbag module may not be correctly welded. Therefore the airbag may not be triggered in the event of a collision. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger airbag may not deploy as intended.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected and replace the front passenger airbag module.
Are You Affected?
Passat CC, Sharan built between 13 September 2016 and 2 November 2016 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 32 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 69S9 or the DVSA reference R/2018/034. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beetle, Crafter, EOS, FOX and 9 moreTakata front drivers or passenger airbag replacement | Stop driving | R/2025/357 | |
| Passat CC, Sharan, TiguanA condenser may fail in the airbag control unit | Urgent | R/2019/378 | |
| Beetle, EOS, Golf, Jetta and 5 moreStarter motor may malfunction and overheat | Urgent | R/2018/062 | |
| Sharan, TouranSide airbag gas generator canister may fail | Urgent | R/2016/065 | |
| SharanTwin-mass flywheel may fail and result in a vehicle fire | Urgent | R/2006/058 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2017/347 on 21 Dec 2017, for towing eye in the vehicle tool kit may detach during use. The one launched after it was R/2018/031 on 2 Feb 2018, for passenger airbag may not deploy as intended. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2018/034, launched 29 January 2018. 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.