2017 Audi R8 Spyder, 2016–2017 Audi TT Roadster, 2015–2017 Volkswagen CC and 2 other models Recall: Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal…
NHTSA campaign 19V014000 · Air Bags · filed Jan 11, 2019 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015 Passat, 2015-2016 Eos, 2015-2017 CC, 2016-2017 TT Roadster, TT Coupe, 2017 Audi R8 Coupe, and R8 Spyder 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 vehicle occupants potentially 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 with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 4, 2019. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298; Audi owners may contact Audi at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69S8 (Audi) and 69Y5 (Volkswagen).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | R8 Spyder | 2017 |
| Audi | TT Roadster | 2016, 2017 |
| Volkswagen | CC | 2015, 2016, 2017 |
| Volkswagen | Eos | 2015, 2016 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2015 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 19V014000 (manufacturer number 69S8/69Y5). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.