Volkswagen GTI, Jetta +5 more: Air bags — frontal

Affects Volkswagen GTI, Jetta, Passat, Golf, CC, Eos, Tiguan · 2010–2014 — about 416K vehicles.

The hazard

A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-822-8987.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational