Transport CanadaCritical
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSATTransport Canada Recall #2016065
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front driver airbag inflator.
15,039 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 69M8 / 69N2Updated June 10, 2026