VOLKSWAGEN — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-04-07

Volkswagen vehicles: Takata airbags may be at risk due to humidity and temperature

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-04-07
Models affected	PASSAT, POLO, TRANSPORTER
Model year	2005-2016
Defect	Volkswagen AG has identified certain models fitted with Takata airbags may be at risk. High air humidity and high temperature fluctuations over a long period can cause deterioration of the propellant.
Remedy	To arrange an appointment for your vehicle to be checked, please contact your local dealer.
Recall number	NQ20250407-692Z
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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