The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 18V-148 (18V148000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 69Q9 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Component | Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module |
| Report date | March 6, 2018 |
| Owners notified | March 16, 2018 |
| Vehicles affected | 363,713 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA investigation |
Vehicles covered
- 2009 Volkswagen CC
- 2010 Volkswagen CC
- 2011 Volkswagen CC
- 2012 Volkswagen CC
- 2013 Volkswagen CC
- 2014 Volkswagen CC
- 2010 Volkswagen Eos
- 2011 Volkswagen Eos
- 2012 Volkswagen Eos
- 2013 Volkswagen Eos
- 2014 Volkswagen Eos
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf
- 2011 Volkswagen Golf
- 2012 Volkswagen Golf
- 2013 Volkswagen Golf
- 2014 Volkswagen Golf
- 2007 Volkswagen Passat
- 2008 Volkswagen Passat
- 2009 Volkswagen Passat
- 2010 Volkswagen Passat
- 2012 Volkswagen Passat
- 2013 Volkswagen Passat
- 2014 Volkswagen Passat
Owner complaints about the air bags
- 2009 Volkswagen CC airbag problems 59
- 2010 Volkswagen CC airbag problems 84
- 2011 Volkswagen CC airbag problems 32
- 2012 Volkswagen CC airbag problems 86
- 2013 Volkswagen CC airbag problems 89
- 2014 Volkswagen CC airbag problems 52
- 2010 Volkswagen Eos airbag problems 24
- 2011 Volkswagen Eos airbag problems 10
- 2012 Volkswagen Eos airbag problems 64
- 2013 Volkswagen Eos airbag problems 19
- 2014 Volkswagen Eos airbag problems 31
- 2010 Volkswagen Golf airbag problems 11
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 18V-148 repair free?
Yes. Volkswagen dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 363,713 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.