NHTSA recall 20V-533 (20V533000)
air bags recall reported September 2, 2020 - about 1,829 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V533000
- Also written as
- 20V-533
- Manufacturer number
- 69AY
- Reported
- September 2, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~1,829
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020 Passat vehicles. The passenger frontal air bag may have been folded incorrectly affecting its deployment force. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Why it is dangerous
An incorrectly folded air bag can deploy with too much force, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began October 14, 2020. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-888-241-2289. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69AY.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-533 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.