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2015-2016 Volkswagen CC and Volkswagen Tiguan recall: air bag/restraint control module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 17, 2019. It covers about 27,822 vehicles.

vehicles affected
27,822
reported
Jul 17, 2019
owners notified
Nov 25, 2019
related complaints
84

Air bags: air bag/restraint control module

What is 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.
Risk
Deactivated air bags increases the risk of injury. Inadvertent deployment of the air bags increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 19V535000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 84 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 19V535000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Volkswagen CC and Volkswagen Tiguan air bag/restraint control module?

Yes. Recall 19V535000, reported on July 17, 2019, covers about 27,822 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 19V535000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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