Volkswagen · United States · Crit
Volkswagen CC, Tiguan: Air bags — air bag/restraint control module
Affects Volkswagen CC, Tiguan · 2015–2016 — about 28K vehicles.
The hazard
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
What to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install new software and replace the air bag ECU as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Z5.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational