Volkswagen Jetta (2020-2021): Air bags
Recall 21V492000 · Jun 30, 2021 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
379
vehicles affected
379
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V492000
- Date
- Jun 30, 2021
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 379
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Air bag/restraint control module
- Model years
- 2020-2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are 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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Jetta | 2020-2021 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V492000?
1 model: Volkswagen Jetta (2020-2021), about 379 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V492000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.