2003 Volkswagen Eurovan, 2003 Volkswagen Golf, 2003 Volkswagen Jetta and 1 other model Recall: Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal…
NHTSA campaign 18V406000 · Air Bags · filed Jun 13, 2018 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2003 Volkswagen Passat sedan, Jetta, Jetta wagon, Golf, EuroVan, EuroVan Camper Van and EuroVan Chassis vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
The risk
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began May 2, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69X3.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Eurovan | 2003 |
| Volkswagen | Golf | 2003 |
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2003 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2003 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 18V406000 (manufacturer number 69X3). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.