general problems of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat

33 problems related to air bag have been reported for the 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2010 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2010 Passat.

1 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/15/2021

The car was hit broadside on the passenger side front door, spun around and hit head in to a power pole. With all this happening none of the airbags deployed.

2 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2021

In 2018, my vw clockspring/airbag was replaced under the vw recall. Last week the airbag clockspring failed, causing my air bag pop out. Luckily I was not driving. There is no current recall on the recalled replacement and this is unacceptable. I took my vw back to the dealer that did the work and they stated that there was no recall and they would not replace. It is incredibly dangerous that this has happened. I am very angry that vw's replacement would not hold up for the lifetime of the car nor will they honor their parts.

3 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/03/2019

Tl- the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while driving at different speeds, the vehicle stalled. The check-engine light illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 18v148000 (air bags) the vehicle was towed to the schumacher automotive group dealer (561-935-4690, located at 3001 okeechobee blvd suite c, west palm beach, FL 33409) where the recalls were repaired. The next day, the failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. The technician diagnosed that the fuel pump needed to be replaced at the contact's expense. The dealer stated that the later fuel pump failure was not related to the recall. The manufacturer stated that the fuel pump was not covered by the recall. The contact stated that the fuel pump failed one day after the recall repairs. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000. Fe.

4 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/23/2018

Takata recall I recently purchased this vehice. I bring in to the king vw to have it done. But it has not been cleared by NHTSA or Volkswagen of America. I have not received any paperwork about this. I know this from carfax. There was no collision, fire or such, speed was 0 mph.

5 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/03/2018

Brought the car for airbag sign-on on 07-14-2018. Peabody MA vw dealer said that clock spring need to be replaced for $731. Horn, button on the handle not functioning. It looks like vw trying Dodge the real issue on recall.

6 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2018

Tl-the contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 17v509000 ( fuel system, gasoline) and 18v148000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. White allen Chevrolet located 648 north springboro pike, dayton, ohio 45449 was made aware of the recall and stated that parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Part distribution disconnect. Ad.

7 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2018

Volkswagen dealer refuses to fix recalls.

8 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/06/2018

My airbag and horn do not work due to a failure of the airbag clock spring. This part was recalled on certain vehicles previously. This is a safety hazard as I cannot use my horn and of course the airbag is needed. This almost caused an accident because I cannot use the horn to alert other drivers. I had someone come into my lane which almost caused a pretty big accident.

9 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2018

My vehicle was involved in the airbag recall. After it was repaired, the clockspring failed and the "airbag error" light came on. This vehicle isn't part of the earlier clockspring recall, but it should be.

10 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2017

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. When the steering wheel was turned, the horn inadvertently sounded. The vehicle had to be turned off and restarted to disengage the horn. The contact stated that the failure began after the vehicle was serviced on January 25, 2016 for NHTSA campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags). The vehicle was not taken back to the dealer (Audi boise, 8400 west franklin road boise, idaho 83709, (208) 377-5400) for diagnostic testing or repairs; however, the contact removed the horn relay. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 52,000.

11 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 11/17/2017

Complaint #11046964 was filed 11/17/2017 and more problems have surfaced since then. The horn stopped working, all the electrical connections on the steering wheel do not work - the problem has been traced to the wrong air bags replaced by recall by the dealer . The replacement air bag is the wrong air bag and it has the other connections not working.

12 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/26/2017

Takata recall, Volkswagen waited for over 1 1/2 years to recall and then the "fix" was to replace with "new/old stock" and said would replace this at a later date with a final fix. Waiting almost 2 years to fix (not really) a life endangering defective part with a similar part is not a recall repair. Volkswagen continues to import and build new vehicles with air bags but has not placed a high priority on repairing the recall. For the protection of customers who spent as I did nearly $30,000 on a unsafe potentially life threatening product I would expect a manufacturer to take a recall more seriously and if not for the proper government agency to take action. At this time Volkswagen offers no tentative date for correction of the air bag defect. Volkswagen has not taken my request for the vehicle to be bought back or immediately properly fixed as 99% of all product recalls are handled but so far has not been held responsible for an unacceptable delay in a remedy of the recall.

13 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/29/2017

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.

14 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2017

Takata recall: I received my first notice from Volkswagen in February of 2016. I visited my local dealer on March 20, 2017, more than one year later, and they do not have parts and cannot provide guidance as to when they will. Given the seriousness of the airbag recall, I find this unacceptable as a consumer. Is there any way to raise the priority of making the necessary parts available?.

15 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/08/2017

Takata recall manufacturer recall number69m9, NHTSA recall number16v078, issued for my vehicle Feb 09, 2016. Still no remedy? what do I do if I am in an accident? hope the airbag doesn't kill me? this is almost a one-year old recall with no resolution. What is Volkswagen using for new Passats? could I not have one of those installed?.

16 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/16/2016

I had a wreck on oct. 28 2013 on 1-26 in USA south carolina. A deer ran into my car(2010 Passat) passenger side and right front of car. No airbags came out. My insurance coming fixed car at vw garage. They told me at that time my airbag part was not on hand they had to order it and they would call me when it came in. Never heard from vw again. I got a recall notice after that,stateing that my car needed to be brought to the dealership it was not safe and then did not have a part to fix it yet. My car had 53,000 miles on it . I had retired from working did not want another car at that time. Car was paid for. I lost all my money paid for car $29,214. 00, est taxes in SC 1750. 00, plus ins. Fees of 19299. 00. Over the 7 yrs I own the car. They gave me a lease car to drive 426. 00 a month. I have all recall sheets I took it in everytime I got one. They did not ask for me to bring in my car until 2016 said it was unsafe and they would have to contact insurance CO. If I did not comply.

17 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/27/2016

Tl-takata air bags. The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated new owner of the vehicle and recently found out the vehicle has a recall. The contact stated she contacted the manufacture and was told they do not provide rental vehicles. The contact is filing complaint for NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Aa.

18 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 10/03/2016

Volkswagen issued a recall notice in early 2016. On October 3,2016; dealer repair invoice states "no recalls exist for this vehicle at this time. " why the discrepancy, and why the delay in getting the recall repair made? nalley Volkswagen, alpharetta,GA.

19 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/18/2016

Takata recall-excessive delay processing recall.

20 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/23/2016

This is ridiculous, we received a letter in February for the takada airbag recall and there is still no remedy to fix it?!! this is the most laziest thing I have ever seen! why has nothing been able to be fixed on it! we drive this car every day and what will happen if we get into an accident and we lose our eye, our paralyzed, or die! you will never see a paycheck again!.

21 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2016

Takata recall I have recently bought this vehicle (3 months ago) & am concerned that in the event of a collusion, if the airbags are deployed that I or one of my passengers could be seriously injured or killed. I spoke to a representative from Volkswagen today that advised that the issue is typically for concern in cars 6 years & older, of which mine is over 6 years old now. I bought the vehicle believing that the manufacturers would not allow me to drive a car they manufactured that could potentially have such serious consequences in the event of an accident. I fail to understand that a company can have a known issue with such devastating consequences & yet they cannot facilitate the repairs in a reasonable time & worst still not give their customers a date as to when the repair could be done. I understand that I have a case for litigation if I am injured but I would have to live with the consequences of those injuries or death & no amount of money could give me the peace of mind I expected to have when buying a Volkswagen vehicle.

22 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/14/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

23 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/11/2016

Takata, 69m9, , tried calling takata, and emai to vw. Com, I can't get a contract. Can you provide email for vw, I don't think driving a car car that may blind, kill, or cause injury is acceptable, this vehicle is required for work every day. I don't know who to contact at vw.

24 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall- 69m9 driver frontal airbag Volkswagen has still provided no solution, and we continue to drive an unsafe car. The first notice was in April 2016, and no follow-up has been sent. There hasn't been an incident with our car, but we feel vw has gone way past their due date on taking action.

25 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall, NHTSA 16v078. Why is this safety issue not repaired on our car, if this can cause an injury when you need it the most. If vw cannot fix this issue, why are we not given a loaner car until this recall can be resolved? see complaint # 10933840.

26 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

27 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall . I was notified that my vw driver frontal airbag needs to be replaced in April. This should be taken care of immediately, and nothing has been done. Takata needs to be held accountable in a timely manner.

28 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2016

Takata recall- received notice of recall April 1, 2016. Replacement parts still not available almost a year later. Delay is unacceptable when it comes to safety.

29 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

30 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2016

Takata air bag recall- I have been calling every 60 days since initial recall announcement came out in Feb 2016 and have been told vw does not have the parts from takata yet and they have no idea when they will. They say it could be a month and it could be 2 years or more, they don't know. I called as recently as today and spoke to tracy in service department of my local brandon vw dealer. I have also been told that vw will not give nor reimburse for a rental and I get told time and time again "this is not a vw issue is a takata issue". I'm concerned for the safety of me and my family. What else can I do besides have my family sue after (god forbid) something happens to me.

31 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/09/2016

Takata recall.

32 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

33 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/01/2010

Takata recall - waiting several years for permanent authorized repair!.



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