Safety Recall NHTSA · 05V522000 Reported November 16, 2005

Passenger seat wiring harness

Q: What is recall 05V522000?

NHTSA recall 05V522000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 16, 2005. It addresses: Passenger seat wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 1,530 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 1,530 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05V522000

Manufacturer Campaign

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,530

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

November 16, 2005

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles, a wiring harness condition exists that may deactivate the passenger side frontal air bag even under circumstances when it should remain activated.

Safety Consequence

If this condition occurs, both the air bag warning light in the instrument cluster and the "passenger air bag off" telltale in the center of the instrument panel will properly illuminate. consequently, the passenger side frontal air bag would not deploy in the case of a frontal crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will modify the wiring harness free of charge. the recall began on november 30, 2005. Owners may contact audi at 1-800-822-2834.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 05V522000 or campaign JJ.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05V522000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 05V522000?

NHTSA recall 05V522000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on November 16, 2005. It addresses: Passenger seat wiring harness. The recall affects approximately 1,530 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05V522000 or the manufacturer campaign number JJ. 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.