Seat Belt Problems of Volkswagen Golf

Volkswagen Golf owners have reported 23 seat belt related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common seat belt problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's seat belt (12 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear seat belt (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Seat Belt related problems of Volkswagen Golf


Recently reported Seat Belt problems of Volkswagen Golf

The Seat Belt problem

Rear passenger seat buckle does not latch and thus at least one seat belt cannot be used. Buckle failed on its own. No accident or other incident was done to the buckle.   Read details...

The Rear Seat Belt problem

The contact owns a 2006 Volkswagen Golf. The contact stated that the rear passenger seat belt stitching began to unravel. The dealer and manufacturer were notified but denied any assistance. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 107,000 and current mileage was 112,000.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Retractor problem

Seat belt failure. When pulling on front driver's side seat belt to buckle up, seat belt "just came out" to full length. No tension at all, loose. Driver reported hearing a noise as belt was coming out, and it came out totally slack. Won't go back in now.   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Buckle Assembly problem

-the contact stated that the 2001 Volkswagen Golf had problems with the airbag sensor. Once she turned on the ignition and put on the seat belt the dashboard air bag sensor light stayed on. The contact contacted the dealership, and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty, and that he was   Read details...

The Front Seat Belt Anchorage problem

Rear center seatbelt mechanism failure. Seatbelts should never fail. Dt   Read details...




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