Volkswagen T7 Multivan Recall R/2023/130: Certain Vehicles Have Had A Front Passenger Airbag Unit Fitted That Does Not Fit The…, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 28 Apr 2023
- Launched
- 1
- vehicles in the UK
- 69DX
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled T7 Multivan vehicles built between 7 April 2022 and 7 April 2022. Certain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the vehicle. The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Certain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the vehicle.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Certain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the vehicle. Defect: Certain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the vehicle.� Remedy: Replace the front passenger airbag.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: certain vehicles have had a front passenger airbag unit fitted that does not fit the vehicle.
The Fix
The dealer will replace the front passenger airbag.
Are You Affected?
T7 Multivan built between 7 April 2022 and 7 April 2022 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 1 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 69DX or the DVSA reference R/2023/130. 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 MultivanThe clips for attachment of the curtain airbags may not have been correctly set | Urgent | R/2022/197 | |
| 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/2023/177 on 25 Apr 2023, for seat belt webbing was damaged during production. The one launched after it was R/2023/178 on 13 Jun 2023, for takata front airbag. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2023 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2023/130, launched 28 April 2023. 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.