Air Bag Problems of Volkswagen Atlas

Volkswagen Atlas owners have reported 371 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 7 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (358 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Volkswagen Atlas

The Air Bag problem

No accidents light just turn on saying airbag error light came on. No airbag was deployed.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

The air bag light has been on since I took it to the dealership 2 months ago. I was told that it needed a new airbag but I need to wait because they didnt have any in stock. They told me that it could take more then 1 month to get the air bag.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Struck a large pothole with driver�s side front wheel while traveling 15mph on a roundabout which apparently caused the side airbags to deploy. No body damage and no appearance of suspension damage.   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2018 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 45 mph, she had hit a storm drain on the side of the road which caused all side curtain and passenger air bags to deploy.   Read details...

The Sensor Occupant Classification problem

The contact owns a 2019 Volkswagen Atlas. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The air bag detection warning light was blinking on the console. The contact detected an abnormal dinging sound.   Read details...




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