Four problems related to air bag light on have been reported for the 2000 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2000 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2000 Passat.
Air bag light came on twice. The first time front and side driver side airbags were replaced, costing $1200. The second time the light came on vw was contacted and they agreed to pay for the repair, $300 for a wiring harness under the steering wheel. Please advise, this is a problem that should happen considering the car was not involved in any type of accident. Service manager at Volkswagen compared air bag to a "light bulb. " saying that like light bulbs airbags also burn out after a while, a rather pompous statement to make.
Air bag warning indicator light came on. Circle volkwagen dealer quoted me $900 to fix four sensors. We called volkswagon u. S. And they said vw would pay all costs to fix the air bags sensors.
The airbag light illuminated on the dashboard.
Fax from congressman on behalf of constituent regarding a safety problem with her vw Passat. Immediately after the consumer purchased the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership. She was told the problem had been fixed, however the air bag light continued to illuminated on a regular basis. The consumer has been to the dealer 8-10 times for the same problem. The battery was replaced. Updated 09/18/07.