Recall 21V492000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Report Date

20210630

Component

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.

Safety Consequence

Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	VOLKSWAGEN	JETTA
2021	VOLKSWAGEN	JETTA

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.