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Open recall

Source: NHTSA · synced 29 Jul 2026 13:14
Repair soon Air bags

In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet vehicles.

What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.

Free repair · 151,767 vehicles affected Read campaign 16V079000 on NHTSA.gov ↗
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