Recall 19V014 covers 119,394 2015-2017 Volkswagen Eos, Passat, Cc, Tt Roadster, and R8 Spyder vehicles for driver air bag inflator explosion risk. Free repair at franchised Volkswagen dealers.
Volkswagen is recalling 119,394 2015-2017 Eos, Passat, Cc, Tt Roadster, and R8 Spyder vehicles under recall 19V014 because the driver's frontal air bag inflator can explode during deployment. In a crash that deploys the air bag, metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death; Volkswagen dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The driver's frontal air bag inflator in these 2015-2017 Volkswagen Eos, Passat, Cc, Tt Roadster, and R8 Spyder vehicles is the metal canister that fills the air bag during a crash. When the crash sensor commands deployment, the inflator burns propellant and sends gas into the air bag. That pressure is supposed to inflate the bag in a controlled way.
Inside affected inflators, the propellant wafers degrade over time after exposure to high humidity, high heat, and repeated temperature changes. When the air bag deploys, degraded propellant burns too aggressively. That creates excessive internal pressure, and the inflator body can rupture instead of staying contained.
There is no warning sign before failure. The air bag system can appear normal until a crash deploys the driver's frontal air bag, so the VIN decides whether this recall applies.
Who's affected?
Spans 5 model lines across the 2015-2017 model years. The same front air bag inflator module is named across all listed cars.
| 2015 Volkswagen Eos | front air bag |
|---|---|
| 2016 Volkswagen Eos | front air bag |
| 2015 Volkswagen Passat | front air bag |
| 2017 Volkswagen Cc | front air bag |
| 2016 Audi Tt Roadster | front air bag |
| 2015 Volkswagen Cc | front air bag |
| 2017 Audi R8 Spyder | front air bag |
| 2017 Audi Tt Roadster | front air bag |
| 2016 Volkswagen Cc | front air bag |
| Units affected | 119,394 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific car is included.
What's the safety risk?
In a crash that deploys the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death. There is no warning sign before failure, so confirm your VIN and schedule the repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Volkswagen dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2015-2017 Volkswagen Eos, Passat, Cc, Tt Roadster, or R8 Spyder is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the free driver's frontal air-bag inflator replacement, the repair for an inflator that can explode during air-bag deployment.
- Bring the recall notice if Volkswagen mailed one. If not, reference recall number 19V014 when you call.
- Avoid delaying the repair. The driver air-bag inflator can rupture in a crash and send metal fragments into the cabin.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Volkswagen technician replaces the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator. The replacement parts and labor are free under recall 19V014. This work addresses the inflator that can explode from excessive internal pressure when the driver's frontal air bag deploys. Reimbursement is not offered for costs tied to prior air bag inflator replacement under this campaign. If you already paid for related work, ask the service desk to confirm whether that work falls outside the excluded inflator replacement costs.
| Reimbursement | No separate reimbursement |
|---|
Timeline
| January 11, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 30, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| January 30, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| March 4, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
| March 31, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V014?
Recall 19V014 covers 119,394 2015-2017 Volkswagen Eos, Passat, Cc, Tt Roadster, and R8 Spyder vehicles with a driver's frontal air bag inflator that can explode during deployment. Metal fragments can strike occupants and cause serious injury or death. Dealers replace the inflator for free.
What should I do if my 2015-2017 Volkswagen Eos, Passat, Cc, Tt Roadster, or R8 Spyder is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V014. If it is, contact a franchised Volkswagen dealer to schedule the driver's frontal air bag inflator replacement. Reference recall 19V014 and Volkswagen recall number 69Y5 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair the defect at no cost, and Volkswagen dealers replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator free of charge. The recall repair opened on March 4, 2019, so affected owners can schedule the repair now.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is serious injury or death if the driver's frontal air bag deploys in a crash and the inflator explodes. Metal fragments can strike occupants. If your VIN is included, arrange the free dealer repair and ask the service desk how to handle the vehicle before your appointment.
What if I bought this vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your exact Eos, Passat, Cc, Tt Roadster, or R8 Spyder is included, then call a franchised Volkswagen dealer with recall 19V014.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V014000 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen customer service | 1-800-893-5298 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V014 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V014000 |
Source documents
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Download Owner Notice (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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