Two problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1998 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Vehicle was involved in a head-on frontal collision at 45 mph during which both air bags failed to deploy. Dealer notified.
While driving at about 40 mph another vehicle ran a red light an hit consumer on front right passenger's side. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Car is now at body shop.
| Side/window Air Bag problems | |
| Front Air Bag problems | |
| Air Bag Not Deploy problems | |
| Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems |