Recall 19V535000: 2015–2016 Volkswagen CC, 2015–2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jul 17, 2019
- Vehicles affected
- 27,822
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2015 Volkswagen CC
- 2016 Volkswagen CC
- 2015 Volkswagen Tiguan
- 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 19V535000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 69Z5
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Nov 25, 2019
- Components
- Air bags: air bag/restraint control module (Airbags)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology