Guide
Check Your VIN: Does the Recall Affect Your Vehicle?
Only the vehicle identification number (VIN) gives a binding answer. Here is how to find it and check the Takata recall in four steps.
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Find your VIN
The 17-character VIN is in field E of your registration certificate (Part I), at the bottom of the windscreen on the driver’s side and usually on the type plate in the door frame.
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Check with the manufacturer
Many manufacturers offer a “Recalls” section with a VIN lookup, for example Opel. Enter your VIN there.
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Ask a workshop
Any authorised workshop can check your VIN through the manufacturer’s system – even without a repair appointment.
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Ask in writing
If you cannot get a reliable answer, ask the manufacturer for a binding statement by registered letter with return receipt.
Straight to the manufacturer
- OpelVIN check at Opel
- BMWBMW: recalls and VIN check
- AudiAudi: Takata recall and VIN check
- ŠkodaŠkoda: recall campaign and VIN checker
- Mercedes-BenzMercedes-Benz: recall check
- CitroënCitroën: recall check with VIN
- VolkswagenVolkswagen: Takata information and check
- VW NutzfahrzeugeVW Commercial Vehicles: airbag safety recall
- SeatSeat: Takata recall campaign
- HondaHonda: FAQ on the airbag recall
- JaguarJaguar Germany – contact the manufacturer
- SubaruSubaru Germany – contact the manufacturer
- FordFord Germany – contact the manufacturer
- ToyotaToyota: recall campaigns
- MazdaMazda: recalls
- NissanNissan: Takata model overview and check
- MitsubishiMitsubishi Germany – contact the manufacturer
- SuzukiSuzuki: recall campaigns
- PeugeotPeugeot: vehicle check for recalls
- RenaultRenault: general recall campaigns (no separate Takata evidence)
Tip: keep your address up to date
Recall letters are sent to the address on file with the registration authority. If you bought the car second-hand or have moved, have the address on your registration certificate updated.