Air Bag Light On problems of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta

Eight problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2011 Jetta.

1 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 10/31/2020

My passenger air bag light went off on the dashboard and my horn no longer works. This all happened in the same month.

2 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2020

Over a period of time with readjusting the driver's seat, it has disconnected or compromised the airbag wiring requiring a diagnostic test to confirm as well as removing the entire seat to clear the airbag light. Without doing so they may not properly disengage.

3 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2019

I started up my car and was driving from work, all of a sudden I see a bunch of my warnings light appear on the dashboard all at the same time. I was driving in alexandria city and the care was in motion when the lights appeared. The tire pressure light, traction control, abs, and even the air bag light. 3 different system have faults is a concern to my safety. I went to a mechanic twice and then the dealership, found out that the rear abs sensor needs to be changed to get rid of abs and traction control. After that was part was changed and the fault code was cleared the traction control and tire pressure still remained. Air bag light code was cleared too. After a month driving all of those same light reappeared again after I started up my car, I was stationary when the lights reappeared and was about to drive in city. The lights did not go away after driving. A big job needs to be done in which this is an manufacturer error which vw needs to take care of. I've spent close to $1100 of part and labor and this problem still remains. I am concerned for my safety if the electronic system might caused my air bags to deploy or traction control may not assist me while driving. The first incident occurred late July and the second occurred September 6.

4 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving at an unknown speed, the abs, traction control, brake, and air bag warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to retrieve a fault code. The mechanic, however, informed the contact that the failure may be due to the abs control module. The vehicle was not repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 88,000.

5 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 02/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta. While driving 45 mph, the air bag off warning indicator illuminated. After two months, the radio and windshield wipers failed to function. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated there was an electrical shortage. The vehicle was not repaired. A dealer and the manufacturer were not notified. The failure mileage was 52,000.

6 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2017

Passenger airbag light randomly came on because of some sort wiring issue. Headlight bulbs constantly short out. I've had to change atleast 10 bulbs in less than a year. Headlights go out and tailights. . . These are 2 seperate issues. But if you google it, they are both common issues. It's been an issue on my car for years, but I didn't realize I could report it.

7 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 06/06/2016

The airbag light went on with the car being in any type of accident. There was recall for this make and model and year for my car. However, the manufacturer decided that my particular car was not to be included for the recall.

8 Air Bag Light On problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2015

I own a 2011 Volkswagen Jetta that was diagnosed by a vw dealership to have the airbag clock spring failure that is identical to your recall campaign number: 15v483000. My airbag light remains on at all times and will not deploy if needed. The Volkswagen dealership has informed me that my VIN and that this vehicle's make and model were not covered by the recall-your campaign states otherwise, please help or advise. Volkswagan.


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