One problem related to air bag light on has been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The airbag warning indicator light in the instrument cluster illuminated and stayed on. The driver's seatbelt buckle part (1y1858471g - "fcn buckle") had failed. This part also failed 7/06 at 45,900 miles along with the comparable part for the passenger's seat. The airbag system is inoperative when this part does not function. In 8/06 vw made a partial, goodwill warranty adjustment.
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems |