VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

Published 2018-09-05

What the hazard is

If the airbag doesn't deploy correctly when the vehicle is in an accident it may increase the risk of injury to the vehicle occupants. This airbag recall is not related to any Takata recall.

What to do

Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkwagen Group Australia. Owners should contact their nearest Volkswagen Dealer to arrange for repair. For further information, consumers should contact the toll-free Volkswagen Recall Campaign Hotline on 1800 504 076, between 8.30 am and 8:00 pm Monday to Friday (AEST) or email recalls@success.volkswagen.net.au

Defect

Certain MY18 Tiguan Allspace models from a limited production period may contain a defective passenger airbag. When the passenger airbag module was manufactured, the airbag may have been packed incorrectly, preventing it from deploying correctly in an accident.

Read the official notice on vehiclerecalls.gov.au

Data sourced from vehiclerecalls.gov.au. autozoo is an independent service. A repair under a recall is free to the owner.