Volkswagen Tayron Recall R/2025/066: Passenger Airbag, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Feb 2025
- Launched
- 115
- vehicles in the UK
- 69TE
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Volkswagen recalled Tayron vehicles built between 24 January 2025 and 29 January 2025. There is a possibility in the event of a crash the front passenger airbag may not open as intended because of a fault in the dash panel. The recall notice describes the fix as: visually check the vehicle dash panel and change the airbag if necessary. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
There is a possibility in the event of a crash the front passenger airbag may not open as intended because of a fault in the dash panel.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Passenger Airbag Defect: On affected vehicles there is a possibility in the event of a crash the front passenger airbag may not open as intended because of a fault in the dash panel. Remedy: Visually check the vehicle dash panel and change the airbag if necessary.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: passenger Airbag.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: visually check the vehicle dash panel and change the airbag if necessary.
Are You Affected?
Tayron built between 24 January 2025 and 29 January 2025 may be included. Volkswagen estimates 115 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 69TE or the DVSA reference R/2025/066. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| TayronCheck rear diffuser | Low | R/2025/224 | |
| TayronCurtain airbag 2nd seat row | Urgent | R/2025/067 | |
| 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 |
This is one of 220 Volkswagen recalls in DVSA’s data. The Volkswagen recall launched before it was R/2025/004 on 19 Dec 2024, for lever for seat height adjustment. The one launched after it was R/2025/067 on 15 Feb 2025, for curtain airbag 2nd seat row. You can also see every Volkswagen recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and airbag recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/066, launched 15 February 2025. 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.