VOLKSWAGEN — recall
Automotive · Australia · 2025-06-26
Volkswagen ID.Buzz, Polo: front passenger airbag may have faulty gas generator, preventing proper deployment
| Country | Australia |
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| Category | Automotive |
| Published | 2025-06-26 |
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd |
| Models affected | ID.Buzz, Polo |
| Model year | 2024 - 2025 |
| Units affected | 63 |
| Defect | Due to a manufacturing issue, the front passenger airbag may be fitted with a faulty gas generator. As a result, the airbag may not deploy as intended. In the event of airbag deployment in an accident, the front passenger airbag may not provide adequate protection for vehicle occupants which could increase the risk of injury or death. |
| Remedy | Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Volkswagen Group Australia to schedule an appointment with their nearest authorised Volkswagen dealership to have the airbag replaced, free of charge. |
| Recall number | REC-006370 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
What this means for sellers
| Likely platform / channel actions | OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback. |
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| Self-check for comparable products | Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here. |
| Rules & standards likely involved | the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards |
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