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Vehicle recall 24V834000 · October 30, 2024

Volkswagen Passat, Beetle and 1 more model

The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high…

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 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
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 nhtsa.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
24V834000
Reported to NHTSA
October 30, 2024
Filed by
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer campaign
69EG,69GQ,69E6
Owner notification
December 4, 2024
Vehicles potentially affected
248,330
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Recall 24V834000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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