Two problems related to air bag on-off switch have been reported for the 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat based on all problems reported for the 2015 Passat.
I am requesting that dot NHTSA investigate a safety issue with clock switch part on my 2015 vw Passat, which controls both the air bags and the horn. I purchased the car new in sept 2015. I started my car with 42,500 miles and the airbag light came on and stayed on. The vehicle was stationary in a flat parking lot the first time I noticed the air bag light. When I drove the vehicle and turned the steering wheel there were clicking noises coming from the steering wheel area. When I got home, I googled a couple possible causes and scheduled the vehicle in to a mechanic. Before I could get vehicle in for service, the horn and other steering wheel controls went out. I was left without airbags and a horn on a vehicle that I drive daily. The mechanic determined that the clock spring needs to be replaced. I am responsible for all repair costs. An August 2015 clock spring recall included 416,000 vehicles including 2010-2014 Passat vehicles. My vehicle repair is for the same part, but the year of vehicle is not included in the recall. Jill bohn (937)668-1297.
Air bag sensor has gone on 3 times while under warranty. Each time the dealership fixed it. It has gone off again now that I am @37,000 miles and out of warranty. The steering wheel is making a cranking noise. The horn does not work, the switches on the horn do not work.