Volkswagen T7 Multivan Recall R/2022/197: The Clips For Attachment Of The Curtain Airbags May Not Have Been Correctly Set, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 8 Jul 2022
- Launched
- 300
- vehicles in the UK
- 69DP
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T7 Multivan vehicles built between 18 February 2022 and 25 May 2022. The clips for attachment of the curtain airbags may not have been correctly set. The dealer will check to ensure the curtain airbag fasteners are correctly fitted. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The clips for attachment of the curtain airbags may not have been correctly set.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: THE CLIPS FOR ATTACHMENT OF THE CURTAIN AIRBAGS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN CORRECTLY SET Defect: The clips for attachment of the curtain airbags may not have been correctly set. Remedy: Check to ensure the curtain airbag fasteners are correctly fitted. Cable routing is also checked and if necessary corrected.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: the clips for attachment of the curtain airbags may not have been correctly set.
The Fix
The dealer will check to ensure the curtain airbag fasteners are correctly fitted.
Are You Affected?
T7 Multivan built between 18 February 2022 and 25 May 2022 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 300 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 69DP or the DVSA reference R/2022/197. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| T7 MultivanCertain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the vehicle | Urgent | R/2023/130 | |
| 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/2022/178 on 22 Jun 2022, for due to a possible faulty bonding the roof window cover may completely come loose. The one launched after it was R/2022/273 on 13 Sep 2022, for the crank roof window could come loose because of incorrect bonding to its hinge. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2022 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2022/197, launched 8 July 2022. 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.