Air Bag Related Problems of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

Table 1 shows six common air bag related problems of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag light on (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the front air bag sensor control (eleven problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen New Beetle


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle

The Air Bag Light On problem

Airbag light came on and stay on(concerned about not working properly in event of accident) taken into dealership for code read: airbag module shorted. Front passenger seat and carpet need to be removed for replacement of airbag because wire under the seat is too short that it torn when the seat   Read details...

The Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Air bag light is on at all times. Please refer to complain odi 10279199. Called vw recall center 800. 822. 8987, there is a recall #08v178000 for exact same issue. Vw said my car has never been recalled for that issue.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Dealer performed recall on crash test sensors on 2004 New Beetle tdi, on the way home airbag warning light comes on, vw wants us to pay over $1000. 00 to repair.   Read details...


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