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Recall 20V-533

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2020 Volkswagen Passat: Air bags (passenger side frontal, cushion).

At a glance

Campaign number
20V-533
Reported
September 2, 2020
Vehicles affected
1,829 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

The risk

An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.

The fix

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles