One problem related to side/window air bag has been reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While slowly approaching a parking space in a shopping center my 2009 vw Beetle suddenly accelerated, jumping over the curb and sidewalk, and crashing into the side of the building. It then rebounded about 6-8 feet. The passenger side airbag deployed but the driver side airbag didn't.
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| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
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