Vehicle recall 21V492000 · June 30, 2021
2020-2021 Volkswagen Jetta
The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
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 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V492000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 30, 2021
- Filed by
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69CK
- Owner notification
- January 28, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 379
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Air bags › Air bag/restraint control 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 Jetta (2020-2021): 2021, 2020
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