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Automotive · Japan · 2025-06-13

Volkswagen car front passenger airbag inflator filter mesh has a high defect rate

Country	Japan
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-13
Manufacturer	Volkswagen Group Japan K.K.
Models affected	Polo 1.0/70kW, etc.
Units affected	14
Defect	In the filter mesh inside the front passenger airbag inflator (inflation device), due to an improper manufacturing process, some have a high mesh density. As a result, when the airbag deploys, the pressure inside the inflator increases, which may cause the inflator container to rupture and metal fragments to scatter, potentially injuring occupants.
Recall number	外-4038
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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