Recall 18V375000: 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan and 1 other model
- Report received
- Jun 6, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Potentially affected
- 821vehicles
- Model years
- 2018
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas and Tiguan vehicles. In the event of a crash, the passenger frontal air bag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment.
Possible consequence
If the air bag were to tear or unfold incorrectly during deployment, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began July 19, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2018 Volkswagen Atlas466 complaints
- 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan288 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.