general problems of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf

Eight problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Volkswagen Golf based on all problems reported for the 2016 Golf.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/27/2026

I am reporting a severe safety system failure regarding the airbag deployment force on a 2016 Volkswagen Golf se. The vehicle was involved in a collision where the frontal/side air bag safety systems engaged. While the impact speed was moderate, the airbag deployment was violently disproportionate, resulting in severe, direct injuries to the occupant rather than providing the intended safety cushioning or protection. The force of the deployment appeared heavily uncalibrated, acting as a primary source of trauma rather than an emergency restraint. In contrast, the secondary vehicle involved in the identical impact matrix sustained similar property damage but experienced a completely stable, non-injurious environment with no air bag enaged at all. I am requesting that NHTSA review this incident against existing vehicle data logs for 2016 Volkswagen Golf models to determine if there is an active trend of excessive pyrotechnic deployment force or uncalibrated srs module sensors.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/10/2023

Airbag light came on, then all electrics to steering wheel failed, including the horn. Clock spring failed. Safety issue with no airbag and no horn. Known that vws have a problem with clock spring failure. Should be a recall.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/07/2022

First, the airbag warning light came on, then followed by the horn not working and cruise control was lost. I also suspecting the power steering is also gone. This is related to the clock spring failure from my research online. This should have been recall because this is a safety hazard.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/23/2022

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 22v543000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2022

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of the NHTSA campaign number: 22v543000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Additionally, the contact mentioned that a recall notice was received confirming the remedy was available and to contact a local dealer however, the dealer informed that the part was not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and confirmed that parts were unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distributions disconnect.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/14/2020

All steering wheel controls inoperative. This includes airbag, horn, cruise control, radio controls, etc.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/15/2019

Sunroof drain reenforcement steel has developed stress cracks. Which has let water leak inside vehicle, onto headliner and down a-pillars saturating front side curtain airbags making them defective. Vehicle can be stationary or operated, it will leak either way. Volkswagen refuses to address issue with airbags and leak saying there is not a safety issue so they wont cover repair which could cost greater than $2,500. Vehicle has also developed black mold between roof and headliner which is hazardous to breath. Technical bulletin #60-17-01(v601701) is the repair instructions for dealership only repair but does not include airbag replace or headliner replacement. I addressed issue with Volkswagen multiple times which they deny any safety issues.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/08/2018

The clock spring on my car went bad after 46,000 miles. Makes airbag unuseable and steering column controls do not work either.


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