Air Bag Related Problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

Table 1 shows five common air bag related problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (eight problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen Golf


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf

The Side/window Air Bag problem

Passenger side curtain air bag and passenger seat side air bags deployed after running over a curb, ~1' high.   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Golf. While driving down the road passenger's side air bag deployed for no reason. There was no accident. The speed was about 45 mph. Contact did not lose control of the vehicle. The air bag light was not on prior to the deployment, but it was on now.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owns a 2001 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and she was informed that the air bags were inoperable.   Read details...


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