# Vehicle recalls for Takata airbags in Germany, Curaçao, and at Opel

> On November 2, 2026, Skoda recalled vehicles in Germany equipped with Takata airbags presenting a risk of failure, as part of the Volkswagen Group's airbag dossier. On the same day, the government of Curaçao warned motorists about defective Takata airbags that could be fatal. Opel also extended its recall of vehicles equipped with these airbags, with a ban on driving for the affected models.

**In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Opel, Skoda, Stellantis and 1 more, in 2 countries (Allemagne, Curaçao), followed from 2 November 2026 to 2 November 2026. 5 articles from 2 sources (recalls and safety); last updated on 2 November 2026 at 14:57. Figures reported: 77000 vehicles.

- Status: ongoing
- Scope: National (Germany)
- Category: Recalls and safety
- Countries: Allemagne, Curaçao
- Brands: Opel, Skoda, Stellantis, Volkswagen Group
- First detected: 2 November 2026 at 13:05
- Updated: 2 November 2026 at 14:57
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/stories/133-vehicle-recalls-for-takata-airbags-in-germany-curacao-and-at-opel

## Sources by country and language

- Germany: 4 articles, 2 outlets
- United States: 1 articles, 1 outlets

**Languages**: German (4), English (1)

## Timeline (3 events)

### 2 November 2026 — [Rappel de véhicules Skoda en Allemagne pour des airbags Takata défectueux](https://mecapress.com/events/2257-rappel-de-vehicules-skoda-en-allemagne-pour-des-airbags-takata-defectueux.md)

Skoda doit rappeler des véhicules équipés d'airbags Takata présentant un risque de défaillance, un nouveau volet du dossier des airbags du groupe Volkswagen.

1 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne

### 2 November 2026 — [Curaçao alerte les automobilistes sur les airbags Takata potentiellement mortels](https://mecapress.com/events/2241-curacao-alerte-les-automobilistes-sur-les-airbags-takata-potentiellement-mortels.md)

Le gouvernement de Curaçao met en garde les automobilistes contre des airbags Takata défectueux pouvant être mortels.

1 sources, 1 articles · Curaçao

### 2 November 2026 — [Opel étend son rappel lié aux airbags Takata](https://mecapress.com/events/2300-opel-etend-son-rappel-lie-aux-airbags-takata.md)

Opel élargit son rappel de véhicules équipés d'airbags Takata défectueux, avec à la clé une interdiction de circuler pour les modèles concernés.

1 sources, 2 articles · Allemagne

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