NHTSA Recall 18V148000: Inflator module (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 363,713 vehicles. It affects 5 models including the Volkswagen Cc.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V148000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69Q9 |
| Component | AIR BAGS › FRONTAL › DRIVER SIDE › INFLATOR MODULE |
| Report received | March 6, 2018 |
| Owner notification | March 16, 2018 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
Safety risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V-078.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 18V148000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Cc | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Volkswagen Eos | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Volkswagen Golf | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Volkswagen Passat | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Volkswagen Passat Wagon | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.