Four problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Volkswagen Passat tie rods and driver side airbag were bad. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for it's 40000 miles checkup when the problems were found. The air bag light was on when the vehicle was taken to the dealer. The consumer contacted the manufacturer but since the vehicle was no longer under warranty they refused to pay for any of the repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair facility. The independent tech could not repair the air bag therefore the air bag light was still illuminated. The consumer looked on the internet and found out that 1999 Passats were recall for tie rod issues in 1999 and notification were sent out in October 1999, one month before the consumer purchased her vehicle. The consumer also found several complaints in reference to the air bag light illuminating.
Air bag light came on and did not go out. Repaired and recurred eight times.
Airbag light is on, dealer has replaced airbag sensor 5 times. Did not remedy problem. Volkswagen rep had dealer rewire entire vehicle. Airbag light is on again at this time. Please add further comments.
Airbag light has come on 5 times. It seems that all 5 times have happened on the highway whie driving over 55 mph. First time, the dealer reset the airbag sensors. Second, third, and fourth time, according to the dealer invoice, the airbag/srs control module has been replaced. I have written to Volkswagen of America informing them that I believe my car to be a lemon and am demanding relief under the lemon law of my state (MA).