Air Bag Light On Problems of Volkswagen GTI

Volkswagen GTI owners have reported 16 problems related to air bag light on (under the air bag category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2011 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 11/02/2020

Put my key into the ignition and recieved, "error: airbag" now my airbag light is on and I didnt do anything to my electrical or airbag system.

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2 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2016 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 12/18/2019

I bought my car with 29,000 miles and now has 41,000. . My airbag light randomly comes on and flashes and on passenger seat. . . Even when no one is in seat . . . Volkswagen won't fix it even though I first complained to them car only had 31,000 miles and again at 35,000 miles. . .

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3 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 12/06/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Gti. While driving, the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated. The contact was concerned that the air bag might deploy. The contact took the vehicle to Volkswagen north scottsdale (located at 7001 e chauncey lane, phoenix, az 85054) where it was diagnosed that the clockspring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.

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4 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2010 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 10/07/2017

Takata recall 2010 volskwagen Gti did not fall under the takata recall VIN numbers, however my front left airbag is needing a complete replacement. The airbag service indicator light came on when I started my vehicle up in the driveway. It was brough to a mechanic checked the issue. It was found with the following fault code: "code b10001b, drive airbag igniter resistance too high // inspect plug" though the same exact make/model/year of my vehicle fall under the takata recall I was told by Volkswagen that my vehicle's VIN did not fall under the recall. I find it unlikely that a vehicle made just a few days after mine could fall under this recall, but mine does not. I have an example of this airbag from takata failing, but am expected to pay for the repair myself.

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5 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2012 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 02/08/2017

The clock spring in my steering wheel has broken/quit working, Volkswagen refuses to replace it under the recall because my VIN number was not flagged during the recall, the airbag light, abs light, brake light, and traction control light are all on, my mechanic diagnosed it to be the clock spring causing the issue.

6 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2009 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 08/29/2014

Airbag fault indicator is erroneously present. Now the airbags are not active even with passengers onboard. Dealership us asking me to pay the 55 dollars to get the light reset for the airbags to work.

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7 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 05/17/2014

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.

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8 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 10/04/2013

2003 vw Gti airbag light came on without an accident, collision, bump or crash and stayed on all the time, this condition makes the airbag system inoperative at the time of a real collision, I belong to a vw club ( vwvoertwx. Com) and this seems to be very popular issue among vw Gti two door, technically this has to be a manufacturing defect that vw should be obligated to correct.

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9 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 05/08/2013

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. I was informed that a service notice was sent out; however I did not recieve forementioned notice nor any prior or subsiquent recall notices or bulletins from Volkswagen. Apparently the service bulletin expired Jan 2013 and they refused to repair "obvious systemic problem associated with all 2006 model year Volkswagens". People are still having problems and the estimated repair cost noted from several posts indicate that it is an $1800+ repair, there should have been and needs to be a recall on all 2006 Volkswagen air bag fault light issues to make certain that air bag will deploy if vehicle is in an accident. Vw representative told me that the air bag "may" or "may not" deploy. How many how many injuries or fatalities have to occur before you make them take action? my son drives this occassionally and I am concerned about his safety. No parent should have to bury a child. I am the second owner of the vechile and it had and still has extremely low milage and has never been in an accident or sustained damage of any type. Just type in 2006 vw or Volkswagen Gti air bag light or vw air bag fault or vw air bag faul light in any web browser and you will see just how large of a problem this has been and still is. Service bulletin no. : sb-69-11-01 component(s): air bags NHTSA id number: 10038665 vehicle make/model/model and year(s) ¢volkswagenbeetle2004-2008 ¢volkswageneos2007-2008 ¢volkswagengti2006-2008 ¢volkswagenjetta2005-2008 ¢volkswagenpassat2006-2008 ¢volkswagenr322006-2008 ¢volkswagenrabbit2006-2008 I have had my son research this problem and I have provided you his email and tel #.

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10 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2008 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 07/18/2012

The contact owns a 2008 Volkswagen Gti. The contact stated that the air bag light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle the dealer for inspection where they stated that the air bag needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 42,000. Updated 08/28/lj.

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11 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 01/10/2009

Airbag light has come on, the dealer wants $105. 00 to diagnose why.

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12 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 08/11/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Gti. The contact stated that there is a high resistance in the driver's side seat belt buckle that causes the air bag light to continuously illuminate. The dealer stated that it is a warranty item and they would not cover the repair costs. The failure mileage was 45,000.

13 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2003 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 10/10/2007

The contact owns a 2003 Volkswagen Gti. The air bag warning indicator light illuminated. The dealer stated that the passenger air bag was defective because the resistance in the igniter was too high. The dealer stated that the air bag needed to be replaced. No repairs were made. The current and failure mileages were 68,000. Updated 01/11/08. Updated.

14 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2007 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 06/07/2007

I have taken my 2007 Volkswagen Gti in 3 times for airbag related issues. After 3 repair attempts and replacing the entire airbag system, the airbag light still comes on at random occasions. When the light is illuminated, all airbag systems are disabled and this is a serious safety issue. I am currently filing for arbitration with the bbb because my car is a lemon.

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15 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2004 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 01/23/2007

The airbag light on my 2004 vw Gti 1. 8t has come on for absolutely no reason. I have had the car scanned with proper equipment, scanned the ecu, found no codes, cleared the codes and the light continues to reappear.

16 Air Bag Light On problem of the 2006 Volkswagen GTI

Failure Date: 10/21/2006

I have a 2006 va Gti new body style since I purchased the vehicle, it has been giving me problems. The airbag light has been going off. Car has been at dealer for repair more then 7 times and problem is still not fixed.



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