Two problems related to side/window air bag have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2002 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2002 Passat.
Two driver's side airbags deployed when I drove through a pothole on a city street. I have driven into potholes no different than this in the past. There was no other damage to the car or tires. The impact was vertical; I did not experience any side-to-side motion. Cost of repair estimated to be between $2000 & $3000.
Front driver side wheel hit a pothole while turning right, which flattened the tire. All driver side airbags as well as side curtain airbags deployed. Sensors appeared to be overly sensitive as there was no impending roll over or collision.
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| Side/window Air Bag problems |