Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Recall R/2018/217: Airbag May Have Been Incorrectly Folded When Passenger Airbag Module Was Produced, Who Is Affected And What To Do

Urgent

How serious

22 Jul 2018

Launched

31

vehicles in the UK

69W9

Manufacturer’s campaign code

Volkswagen recalled Tiguan Allspace vehicles built between 14 March 2018 and 18 May 2018. On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period faulty passenger airbags may have been fitted. The recall notice describes the fix as: on all affected vehicles the passenger airbag unit has to be replaced. You won't usually pay for it.¹

What’s Wrong

On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period faulty passenger airbags may have been fitted. When the passenger airbag module was produced the airbag may have been incorrectly folded. As a result there is risk that in case of deployment the airbag may not open up correctly and would therefore be ineffective leading to injury of vehicle occupants.

DVSA's Original Wording

Concern: AIRBAG MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY FOLDED WHEN PASSENGER AIRBAG MODULE WAS PRODUCED Defect: On Tiguan Allspace vehicles of a limited production period faulty passenger airbags may have been fitted. When the passenger airbag module was produced the airbag may have been incorrectly folded. As a result there is risk that in case of deployment the airbag may not open up correctly and would therefore be ineffective leading to injury of vehicle occupants. Remedy: On all affected vehicles the passenger airbag unit has to be replaced.

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The Risk

If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to injury of vehicle occupants.

The Fix

The recall notice describes the fix as: on all affected vehicles the passenger airbag unit has to be replaced.

Are You Affected?

Tiguan Allspace built between 14 March 2018 and 18 May 2018 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 31 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.

What To Do Now

1. Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Volkswagen.
2. Book with any franchised Volkswagen dealer, quoting the campaign code 69W9 or the DVSA reference R/2018/217. See how to get a Volkswagen recall fixed.
3. Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.

Related Recalls

This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2018/181 on 28 Jun 2018, for front swivel joint nut incorrectly secured on wheel bearing housing (left and right). The one launched after it was R/2018/212 on 7 Aug 2018, for head restraint guide retaining spring may be faulty. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2018 and airbag recalls across every make.

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Source: DVSA recall R/2018/217, launched 22 July 2018. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.