The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21V492000·Announced 2021-06-30

2021 Volkswagen Jetta Air Bag Control Module Welding Defect Recall

Volkswagen is recalling 2020-2021 Jetta vehicles because the air bag control module was welded in an incorrect position. This can cause air bags to deploy improperly during a crash or deploy unexpectedly, increasing injury risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a verified defect in a safety-critical system (air bag control module) with clear mechanisms for harm through improper or unintended deployment. However, no injuries or fatalities have been reported, and the hazard remains potential rather than realized, placing it at High per the rubric rule that theoretical hazards without reported injuries score at most 3.

Plain-English summary

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. is recalling certain 2020 and 2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module in these vehicles was welded in an incorrect position during manufacturing, which can cause the air bags to deploy improperly during a crash or deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of injury.

The recall affects 379 vehicles. Volkswagen will replace the air bag control module free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. To schedule the replacement, owners can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. More information is available through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or at www.nhtsa.gov.

The recalled product

Product
VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Manufacturer
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Air Bag / Restraint System
Hazard
Affected units
379

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • JETTA

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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