Transport CanadaHigh Risk
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLFTransport Canada Recall #2015445
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, an electro-magnetic coil inside the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) control module was manufactured with improper insulation between the coil layer. This could result in the failure of the PODS control module, or misclassification of the front passenger seat occupant, which could prevent proper passenger airbag deployment during a crash where deployment is warranted, potentially increasing the risk of injury to the front passenger seat occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the PODS control module.
356 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 69L6Updated June 10, 2026