Vehicle recall 18V406000 · June 13, 2018
Volkswagen EuroVan, Golf and 2 more models
Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Consequence
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
- Notes
- 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 details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V406000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 2018
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69X3
- Owner notification
- May 2, 2019
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,564
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen EuroVan (2003): 2003
- Volkswagen Golf (2003): 2003
- Volkswagen Jetta (2003): 2003
- Volkswagen Passat (2003): 2003
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