NHTSA recall 20V533000
Air Bags · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Details
What's wrong: 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."
Why it matters: An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Volkswagen Passat.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V533000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.