Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2000 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the side/window air bag (one problem). The second most common problem is related to the air bag on-off switch (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag On-off Switch problems | |
| Front Driver Side Air Bag Inflator problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |
Air bag light has come on with no accident. The readings are three major intermittent issues. It seems this is an issue for many owners of this year and model. The vw dealership refuses to guarantee any of the fixes to the problem which can total in cost $1200 - $1500. Read details...
After having my air bag light come on due to a failed driver airbag switch under the driver seat, & fixing it myself, I found out that there are hundreds of other vw golf mkiv owners that have had the same problems. Read details...
I have owned the 2000 Gti since 10/2001. Purchased the car with 13,000 miles on it from the orginal owner. Currently the car has 80,000 miles. The car has only been serviced by the dealer it was purchased from campbell/nelson 24329 hwy 99, edmonds wa, 98026. In Nov. Read details...