Passenger side: inflator moduleRecall 18V-375 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 18V-375 covers 821 Volkswagen vehicles for a passenger side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on June 6, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V375000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
The risk
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from March 10, 2018 to May 19, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.