Medium DVSA Vehicles
Volkswagen recalls POLO — Replace front passenger airbag
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⚠ What You Should Do
The passenger airbag must be replaced.
Recall Details
Defect: The front passenger airbag may be faulty. In the event of an accident-related deployment the front passenger airbag may have a reduced protective effect also the gas generator housing may burst and components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.
Remedy: The passenger airbag must be replaced.
Vehicles affected: 563
DVSA Recall Reference: R/2025/208
Make: VW | Model: POLO
To check if your specific vehicle is affected, visit the DVSA vehicle recall checker, select your vehicle make and model, and look for recall reference R/2025/208.
Why This Product Is Dangerous
The front passenger airbag may be faulty. In the event of an accident-related deployment the front passenger airbag may have a reduced protective effect also the gas generator housing may burst and components of the gas generator housing may come loose and cause serious or deadly injuries to vehicle occupants.