Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace Recall R/2024/114: Curtain Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Mar 2024
- Launched
- 187
- vehicles in the UK
- 69FV
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tiguan Allspace vehicles built between 27 November 2018 and 9 February 2019. In Tiguan Allspace vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. The dealer will replace curtain airbag. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
In Tiguan Allspace vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. A defective gas generator may cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection. In the event of an accident where the curtain airbag is deployed components from the gas generator may become detached and injure vehicle passengers.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Curtain Airbag Defect: In Tiguan Allspace vehicles within a specified range of VINs curtain airbags with a defective gas generator may have been installed due to a manufacturing error. A defective gas generator may cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection. In the event of an accident where the curtain airbag is deployed components from the gas generator may become detached and injure vehicle passengers Remedy: Replace curtain airbag
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the airbag not to work correctly and therefore not provide the required level of protection.
The Fix
The dealer will replace curtain airbag.
Are You Affected?
Tiguan Allspace built between 27 November 2018 and 9 February 2019 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 187 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 69FV or the DVSA reference R/2024/114. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiguan AllspaceCurtain airbag | Urgent | R/2025/223 | |
| Tiguan AllspaceA wrong multiple fuse was installed in the electronics box | Low | R/2019/231 | |
| Tiguan AllspaceAirbag may have been incorrectly folded when passenger airbag module was produced | Urgent | R/2018/217 | |
| Tiguan AllspaceFront swivel joint nut incorrectly secured on wheel bearing housing (left and right) | Book soon | R/2018/181 | |
| BeetleUSA Imported vehicle Recall Driver side airbag module replacement | Urgent | R/2026/104 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2024/266 on 1 Mar 2024, for analysis vehicle modification. The one launched after it was R/2024/221 on 22 May 2024, for backrest bolted connection. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2024 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2024/114, launched 7 March 2024. 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.