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Briefing: Volkswagen Group Airbag Recalls (July 2025)

Date of Briefing: October 26, 2023 (Based on information published July 2, 2025)

Subject: Extensive recall by Volkswagen, Audi, and Skoda related to faulty front passenger airbags.

Key Themes:

• Widespread Airbag Defect: The primary issue is a defect in the front passenger airbag that "may burst in the event of an accidental airbag deployment and eject metal parts into the passenger compartment or have a reduced protective effect." This poses a significant safety risk, as it could lead to injury from shrapnel or inadequate protection during a collision.
• Multiple Brands and Models Affected: The recall is not limited to a single brand or model, but encompasses vehicles from three major brands within the Volkswagen Group: Volkswagen, Audi, and Skoda.
• Significant Volume of Vehicles: A substantial number of vehicles are impacted, totaling 18,205 across the three brands.
• Ongoing Monitoring by Authorities: The Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), Germany's federal motor transport authority, is actively monitoring these recalls under specific reference numbers.
• Owner Responsibility and Action: Vehicle owners are advised to proactively contact authorized workshops to determine if their specific vehicle is affected and to arrange for the necessary repair.

Most Important Ideas/Facts:

1. Scope of the Recall:

• Volkswagen: Recalling 16,698 vehicles from the T7, Passat, ID.7, Taigo, Polo, and ID.BUZZ model series.
• Production dates: May 17, 2022, to May 27, 2025.
• KBA reference numbers: "15191R, 15053R"
• Internal manufacturer codes: "69UN, 69UK"
• Audi: Recalling 1,382 vehicles from the A5, A6, Q6 E-Tron, and A6 E-Tron model series.
• Production dates: March 27, 2025, to April 8, 2025.
• KBA reference numbers: "15056R, 15075R"
• Internal manufacturer codes: "69DM, 69EB"
• Skoda: Recalling 125 new Fabia vehicles.
• KBA reference numbers: "15056R, 15075R" (same as Audi, implying a shared defect or component)
• Internal manufacturer codes: "69DM, 69EB" (same as Audi)
• Total Affected Vehicles: 16,698 (VW) + 1,382 (Audi) + 125 (Skoda) = 18,205 vehicles.

1. Nature of the Defect: The front passenger airbag "may burst in the event of an accidental airbag deployment and eject metal parts into the passenger compartment or have a reduced protective effect." This poses a severe risk of injury to the passenger and potentially other occupants.