The passenger front airbag may tear or not properly unfold during deployment in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger front airbag, free of charge.
The recall is expected to begin August 3, 2018.
Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69W8, and 69W9.
A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs. Previously, he was a reporter and news anchor for Associated Press Broadcast Services, where he covered business and consumer news as well as space shots and other major spot news events.
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