Audi Recall 19V-862: Air bags – inflator module

Affected: 2011–2013 Audi A3, 2011–2014 Volkswagen Golf, 2012–2015 Volkswagen Passat. Filed with NHTSA on December 4, 2019, covering about 226 vehicles.

The problem

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to have been previously repaired under one of the Takata air bag recalls. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.

The risk

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69R6, 69Q8, 69Q9, and 69Y5.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign19V-862 (19V862000)
Manufacturer number69R6,69Q8,69Q9,69Y5
ManufacturerVolkswagen Group of America, Inc.
ComponentAir bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Report dateDecember 4, 2019
Owners notifiedDecember 20, 2019
Vehicles affected226
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Owner complaints about the air bags

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 19V-862 repair free?

Yes. Audi dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's side air bag inflators, free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 226 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.