Air bags: air bag/restraint control moduleRecall 21V-492 · 2020–2021 Volkswagen Jetta
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 21V-492 covers 379 2020–2021 Volkswagen Jetta for a air bags: air bag/restraint control module problem, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2024 Q3) shows 72% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 21V492000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
The risk
Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.
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
72%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 2 vehicles were listed as unreachable.