Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Avondale

2015 Volkswagen Eos Recall

Volkswagen Eos Recall service at Larry H. Miller Volkswagen Avondale in Avondale, AZ

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Recall Summary

2 recalls found · All repairs FREE

Air Bag

FREE1 OPEN RECALL

NHTSA campaign 19V014000 · 119,394 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

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.

Corrective Action

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions answered

What recalls has NHTSA issued for the 2015 Volkswagen Eos?
  • NHTSA has issued two recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Eos, affecting the Air Bag and Other components.
  • The Air Bag recall involves a driver frontal air bag inflator that may explode during deployment, while the Other recall concerns modifications that may not meet applicable regulatory requirements.
How do I check if my 2015 Volkswagen Eos has an open recall?
  • You can check your 2015 Volkswagen Eos at NHTSA.gov or receive a free VIN check at our service department.
  • A VIN check identifies whether a manufacturer remedy remains open for your specific vehicle.
How much does a 2015 Volkswagen Eos recall repair cost?
  • A 2015 Volkswagen Eos recall repair is free at an authorized dealer when the vehicle has an applicable open recall.
  • The dealer performs the manufacturer-specified remedy at no charge to the owner.
Can an independent shop fix a 2015 Volkswagen Eos recall?
  • No; only an authorized franchise dealer performs the manufacturer remedy for a 2015 Volkswagen Eos recall at no charge.
  • Authorized technicians use the manufacturer’s repair instructions and approved parts for the recall remedy.
Does an open recall affect the trade-in value of the 2015 Volkswagen Eos?
  • Buyers and dealers check recall status, so an open recall may affect the trade-in process; you can review your options on our trade-in page.
  • Completing an eligible free recall remedy can help provide a clearer vehicle history during appraisal.

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