Recall Description
A wire with a contact fault may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to detect a malfunction and switch off the passenger airbag, even though the seat may be occupied. In a crash, there would be an increased risk of injury to the occupant seated in the front passenger seat if the passenger frontal airbag is switched off or not working..Should a malfunction occur, vehicle occupants will be alerted by illumination of the airbag warning light, an acoustic warning sound, an error message displayed in the instrument cluster and by the status of the Passenger Airbag OFF indicator light. If this happens, owners are advised to make an appointment with an authorized Volkswagen dealer to have the vehicle inspected without delay and discontinue use of the front passenger seat.

Remedy
Replace the PODS sensor mat and seat harness.

This recall was open as of the date/time that this report was generated. For more information, or to find out if the recall has been closed, please contact VOLKSWAGEN or visit Volkswagen's website. (https://www.vw.com/en/owners-and-services/about-my-vehicle/recalls.html)

This recall was open as of the date/time that this report was generated. For more information, or to find out if the recall has been closed, please contact VOLKSWAGEN or visit Volkswagen's website. (https://www.vw.com/en/owners-and-services/about-my-vehicle/recalls.html)