general problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta

15 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2017 Volkswagen Jetta based on all problems reported for the 2017 Jetta.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2025

Please copy the link. It is not a spam nor malware. It is the diagnostic report ran 9/12/2025. Please look under “airbag” tab and you will see the code related to brake system. [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/05/2025

So all the sudden my air bag light came on and my whole steering wheel don't work. . None of the buttons nor the cruse control and air bag light is on . Not sure why this happened but I feel very unsafe with my children in the car due to there's been a lot of crazy ppl out that don't pay attention when driving .

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/30/2024

My daughter was rear-ended in her 2017 Jetta while stopped. The other driver was going approximately 45 mph, forcing my daughter into the car in front of her as well, causing significant front impact and damage to the vehicle. The air bag did not deploy. The amount of impact seems as though the airbag should have deployed. She suffered a mild concussion and whiplash from the impact.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2024

The contact owned a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving at approximately 40 mph, the vehicle struck a deer. The contact's daughter lost control of the vehicle, crashing head-on into a tree. No warning light was illuminated. The air bags did not deploy. The contact's daughter was shaken up, but she had no visible injuries and did not receive medical treatment immediately following the crash. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the tow yard and was deemed totaled by the insurance company. The contact stated that a few weeks after the crash, her daughter had approximately 80-90 seizures and was receiving medical treatment at the hospital. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle operated properly by not deploying the air bags because the rate of deceleration criteria were not met during frontal impact. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/10/2024

Front headlight assembly: 1) the hid halogen lights- (a. ) the main ds3 buld continues to burn out not lasting longer than a month. (b. ) the ballast also than shorts out (c. ) the high beam does the reverse effect making everything black (d. ) the low beam do not work right as I cannot see obstacles in the road clearly- when driving at night; I only have my front drivers side headlight and fog light assembly to depend on primarily. The passenger lights when somewhat working; are dim and when the hid bulb burns out- all I have to depend on (for that side of car) are my day running and for lights. 2. ) forward collision warning senors are not working making it too late if obstacles detected 3. ) the drivers side seat warmer stopped working.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2023

The only airbag that went off in the vehicle during a collision was the steering wheel airbag none of the side airbags deployed the driver hit his head on the window in the car there were no warning lights on prior to the accident to indicate that there were any malfunctions the police did get called to the scene and vehicle was towed insurance representatives have not inspected vehicle yet.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/06/2023

My vehicle was involved in a collision in which it hit the back of a 18 wheeler causing major frame damage. None of the airbags deployed.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2023

Clockspring in steering wheel has failed, rendering driver airbag non-operational. Should vehicle be involved in a collision, driver airbag will not engage. Horn and steering wheel buttons are also non-operational.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/25/2023

On Saturday March 25th I was in an accident in my 2017 Jetta. A tahoe last second lane changed into the front end of my Jetta. The impact was at 30mph but no air bags deployed. When starting the car now after the accident there are airbag warnings all over the dash. The air bags failed to deploy properly in an accident.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/17/2023

The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that upon picking up his vehicle from the dealer, the air bag warning light illuminated. The mechanic informed him that the failure was related to the driver’s side seat belt and was not covered under recall. The contact was provided an estimate for the repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/15/2021

Airbag wiring under front seats deteriorate over time causing an error to the airbag system, disabling the airbags.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/14/2021

My daughters car was hit on highway on drivers rear quarter panel. Major damage, frame and axle on car bent. Airbags did not deploy. No serious injuries. Occupants head hurts from impact, w steering wheel, seat belt was on.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/29/2021

Battery died. Went to dealer in another vehicle to purchase a battery. Installed the new battery and now have an airbag light. Called dealer to learn how to reset airbag, and they said it requires a special tool to reset along with a service charge ($80 to $160). Should an airbag system require special tool and/or knowledge when the car is required to have them? everything else is operating normally, but airbags are out of service.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/20/2019

Tl-the contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving at 10-15 mph on the freeway in traffic, a vehicle in front of the contact vehicle slammed on there brakes force the contact to slam on his brakes which without warning crashed into the vehicle infront damages was to the front bumper. No airbags deployed. No injuries. No police. No medical attention. The contact insurance company geico was contacted and came out to the crash towed the vehicle to a lot and totaled the vehicle out. No dealer was contacted. No manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000. Ck.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2017

When turning the steering wheel it clicks as if something is loose. Dealership has replaced airbag and clock spring twice, steering wheel still clicks.


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