NHTSA recall 21V-492 (21V492000)
air bags recall reported June 30, 2021 - about 379 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 21V492000
- Also written as
- 21V-492
- Manufacturer number
- 69CK
- Reported
- June 30, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- ~379
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
Why it is dangerous
Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 21V-492 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.