Volkswagen recalls 2020-2021 Jetta models with air bag control module welded incorrectly, risking improper deployment during crashes or unintended activation.
Incorrect positioning of the air bag control module can cause the vehicle's air bags to deploy improperly during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. Additionally, the vehicle's air bags can deploy unintentionally, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta vehicles because the air bag control module was welded in the wrong position. This can cause air bags to deploy improperly during crashes, increasing injury risk, or deploy unintentionally.
The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position, which can cause air bags to deploy improperly during a crash. This increases injury risk. Additionally, the air bags may deploy unintentionally, potentially causing a crash.
Owners of 2020-2021 Volkswagen Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk due to potential improper air bag deployment or unintended activation.
Check if your vehicle has a 2020-2021 model year Jetta or Jetta GLI. The recall was notified to owners on January 28, 2022.
Call 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a replacement of the air bag control module.
Dealers will replace the air bag control module free of charge.
Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.
The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position, which can cause air bags to deploy improperly during a crash or deploy unintentionally.
Your vehicle is affected if it is a 2020-2021 Jetta or Jetta GLI model. The recall was notified to owners on January 28, 2022.
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a free replacement of the air bag control module.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V492000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 21V492000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
