Volkswagen Tiguan, Atlas: Air bags — inflator module

Affects Volkswagen Tiguan, Atlas · 2018 — about 821 vehicles.

The hazard

If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.

What to do

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.

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