NHTSA Recall 20V533000: Cushion (air bags)
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,829 vehicles. It affects 2020 Volkswagen Passat.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V533000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 69AY |
| Component | AIR BAGS › PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL › CUSHION |
| Report received | September 2, 2020 |
| Owner notification | October 14, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
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 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
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 20V533000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Passat | 2020 |
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.