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Automotive · European Union · 2025-06-20

Origin: Germany

Volkswagen passenger car second-row head airbags at C-pillar may be incorrectly installed

Country	European Union
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-20
Country of origin	Germany
Manufacturer	VW
Models affected	Tayron
Defect	The head airbags in the second row of seats at the C-pillar may not be correctly installed. In the event of an accident, the head airbag in the second row of seats may not open as intended. The protective effect of the airbag is therefore impaired. In the event of an accident, there is an increased risk of injury to passengers in the second row of seats.
Remedy	Recall of the product from end users.
Recall number	SR/02212/25
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.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	UNECE regulations, EU type-approval · Full guide →

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