Incorrect occupant classification
Defect Summary
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 jetta vehicles manufactured september 8, 2014, to november 28, 2014, golf vehicles manufactured april 2, 2014, to december 3, 2014, and e-golf vehicles manufactured july 26, 2014, to october 18, 2014. the affected vehicles are equipped a passenger occupant detection system (pods) that may have been manufactured improperly. as a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
Safety Consequence
In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Corrective Action
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the pods control module, free of charge. the recall began on november 20, 2015. owners may contact volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. volkswgen's number for this recall is 69l6.
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Other recalls from Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. or involving Air Bags.
FAQ: Recall 15V627000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 15V627000?
NHTSA recall 15V627000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on October 7, 2015. It addresses: Incorrect occupant classification. The recall affects approximately 993 vehicles, with the defect involving the Air Bags component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 15V627000 or the manufacturer campaign number 69L6. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.