Volkswagen T-Cross Recall R/2020/055: Curtain Airbag Units May Have Been Fitted With The Gas Generator Welded To The Outlet Pipe…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 Feb 2020
- Launched
- 35
- vehicles in the UK
- 69AN
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T-Cross vehicles built between 21 May 2019 and 10 June 2019. The curtain airbag unit gas generators may not be fail-proof leading to the airbags not opening completely in the event of an accident. The dealer will replace affected airbag units. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The curtain airbag unit gas generators may not be fail-proof leading to the airbags not opening completely in the event of an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: CURTAIN AIRBAG UNITS MAY HAVE BEEN FITTED WITH THE GAS GENERATOR WELDED TO THE OUTLET PIPE WHICH IS NOT FAIL PROOF Defect: The curtain airbag unit gas generators may not be fail-proof leading to the airbags not opening completely in the event of an accident. Remedy: Replace affected airbag units.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the airbags not opening completely in the event of an accident.
The Fix
The dealer will replace affected airbag units.
Are You Affected?
T-Cross built between 21 May 2019 and 10 June 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 35 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 69AN or the DVSA reference R/2020/055. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-CrossA software fault in the instrument cluster control unit | Low | R/2021/392 | |
| 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 | |
| Tiguan AllspaceCurtain airbag | Urgent | R/2025/223 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2019/451 on 18 Dec 2019, for the wall thickness of the fuel tank may not be to specification. The one launched after it was R/2020/068 on 16 Mar 2020, for oil may get into the brake servo through the vacuum lines of the tandem pump. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2020 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2020/055, launched 26 February 2020. 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.