[Recalled] UP — The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration… | EU Safety Gate 2021-01-22

Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.

Recall details

Why it was recalled

According to the RAPEX notice, the identified hazard is: The propellant used in the airbag inflator may experience a material alteration over time due to degradation occurring after prolonged exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures and high-temperature cycling. In the event of an airbag being deployed, the excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator body to rupture and metal fragments may pass through the cushion material causing injury to the occupants.

This Serious risk recall concerns Motor vehicles products distributed in Germany and was recorded by RAPEX. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.

What to do if you own this product

Stop using the product immediately and follow the authority's remedy (return, repair, or disposal).

Read the full official notice →

Related recalls from VW

• ID. BUZZ, ID.3, ID.4, ID.5, ID.BUZZ CARGO — Serious risk
• T-ROC — Serious risk
• ID. BUZZ, ID.BUZZ Cargo, ID.3, ID.7 — Serious risk
• T7 Transporter — Serious risk
• Touareg — Serious risk
• ID.3 — Serious risk

This page indexes a public government recall notice for reference. We do not sell or verify this product; always confirm the current status on the authority's official site.