NHTSA recall 19V535000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: Volkswagen group of america, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Tiguan and cc vehicles. The air bag electronic control unit (ECU) may have a defective power supply capacitor that can result in air bag deactivation or inadvertent deployment of the air bags.
Why it matters: Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
The fix: 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.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2015 Volkswagen Cc, 2016 Volkswagen Cc, 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V535000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.