VW South Africa recalls 142 Polos, 8 Taigos over faulty passenger airbags

Volkswagen Group South Africa (VWSA) is recalling 150 vehicles due to a faulty passenger airbag.

Affected vehicles include 141 Polos sold countrywide from 20 December 2022, one Polo and eight Taigos sold from 29 January 2024.

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The National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed the issue involves a faulty gas generator, which may not protect passengers properly in a crash.

In serious cases, parts of the gas generator could break loose, posing a risk of serious or even fatal injury.

Owners of these vehicles are being urged to deactivate the front passenger airbag, avoid using the passenger seat, and take their vehicle to an approved dealer for inspection and possible repairs. 

These checks are free of charge.