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VW Airbag Calling: Temporary seat seat temporarily blocked-what you need to know now

from Constantin Hoffmann to Jul 06, 2025

VW-Airbag Rückruf: Beifahrersitz vorübergehend gesperrt – was Du jetzt wissen musst

Bad news for many Volkswagen drivers: because of a security risk at Passenger airbag VW is calling around 16,500 vehicles worldwide - and recommends not to use the front right seat until repair. We summarize which models are affected, why there is a danger to life and how you should proceed now.

Which VW models are affected?

  • polo

  • Passat

  • Taigo

  • ID.7 (Limousine & Tourer)

  • Id.buzz

VW speaks of "freshly produced vehicles" that have been built in the past few months. So far, the manufacturer has not called exact construction periods.

Where is the problem?

According to the callback letter, the gas generator of the passenger airbag can be triggered burst. If the housing loosens, metal parts could spin into the interior - with potentially fatal consequences. Therefore, VW calls on all owners:

  • Deactivate the passenger airbag (Instructions in the logbook)

  • Do not use the passenger seat to repair

So the repair runs

  1. Make contact: Get in touch with your VW partner immediately and make an appointment.

  2. Repair duration: VW estimates depending on the model 1 - 3 hours.

  3. Cost: The action is free.

Note: Spare parts are sometimes scarce - waiting times can come, especially during the holiday season.

That means for your travel planning

  • Family trips: Plan with maximum Four seats.

  • Luggage distribution: pay attention to correct load distribution if nobody sits in front.

  • Rental car? VW currently offers no Replacement vehicles.

Liability & insurance

If you disregard the recommendation and an accident happens, you can Neglect be accumulated. Therefore, keep in mind the requirements not to endanger insurance coverage and warranty claims.

Conclusion

The VW Airbag Call Haves drivers in the middle of the travel time. However, security has priority: Deactivate the airbag, leave the passenger seat freely and arrange a workshop date as soon as possible. This is how you minimize the risk - and will soon be back with full seat capacity.

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