Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2006 Volkswagen GTI. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag not deploy (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Air Bag Light On problems | |
| Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |
Passive occupant detection system module not functioning after warranty work done by Volkswagen. This is extremely problematic, as the passenger airbag will no longer engage, regardless of how much weight is in the passenger seat. Read details...
Air bag light and symbol light is on with an internal code stored. Uncertain if air bag will deploy; possible electrical problem. Contacted Volkswagen after finding several hundred + people complaing of similar problem. Read details...
In four years of ownership, my 2006 vw Gti mark v car has had six occasions whereby the airbag fault light has come on. Each time the vehicle was serviced and the light stayed off for a period of months before returning. Read details...