Air Bag Problems of Volkswagen Cabriolet

Volkswagen Cabriolet owners have reported 5 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's front air bag (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen Cabriolet

Problem Category Number of Problems
Front Air Bag problems
4
Air Bag problems
1

Recently reported Air Bag problems of Volkswagen Cabriolet

The Front Air Bag problem

Upon low speed impact, 5 mph, both front airbags expanded causing minor burns and 'cuts' on passenger in front seat. Since accident on 03-25-01, the dealer has yet to receive the needed replacement air bags-today's date, 04-16-01.   Read details...

The Air Bag problem

While driving 35mph, the vehicle encountered another vehicle attempting to cross over. The driver then swiped the front drivers side of the consumers vehicle. Neither air bags deployed from the impact. The estimated amount of damage at this time is $6,000. 00.   Read details...




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