general problems of the 2015 Volkswagen Passat - part 2

55 problems related to air bag 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.

36 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2019

I am needing assistance with my vehicle, I am currently station in germany and there is not a dealership that can replace the airbag. My concern is that if something happens while my wife and family is in the car and there is a malfunction with the airbag, it could cause serious injury, is there a solution to this issue for personnel stationed overseas not able to resolve this issue?.

37 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/30/2019

Took car in for recall on air bags drove home 3 minutes from dealer. Next morning car dies out in the middle of busy intersection and will not restart nearly causing an accident 3 blocks from home. Dealer says they did nothing to engine. And would charge me 175. 00 to diagnose . Vw had this problem with earlier year Passat vehicles when power was interrupted and would cause fuel pump failure.

38 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/20/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 19v014000 (air bags) was received. David maus south Volkswagen (1050 lee rd, orlando, FL) and the manufacturer confirmed that the parts needed to repair the defect were not available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

39 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the manufacturer was unable to provide the part to schedule a repair appointment concerning NHTSA campaign number: 19v014000 (air bags). The contact purchased the vehicle from ventura Volkswagen (3270 perkin Ave, ventura, CA 93003, 1-(833) 214-7714). The dealer advised the contact to call karmart of maui (411 huku lii pl #103, kihei, hi 96753, (808) 419-7400). Karmart of maui indicated that they were not authorized by the manufacturer and had no tools to service the recall campaign. The manufacturer was contacted to determine an appropriate dealer referral. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

40 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2019

Tl-takata recall- the contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v014000(air bags), however the parts for the recall remedy was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time to repair the vehicle. The Volkswagen of macon 4786 riverside dr, macon, GA 31210 (478) 781-7701 was contacted and confirmed the parts were not available. The manufacture was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN number was not available. Dr.

41 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 02/15/2019

I saw the recall on this website earlier this year so I made an appointment with my local Volkswagen dealership. When I arrived, the service manager said they did not have the parts. I asked if there was a loaner vehicle because I drive 100 miles per day to work and I do not feel safe. They just looked at me and said , �uh. . . No�.

42 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/31/2019

Turned the steering wheel of my car to the left, heard two crunching type sounds coming from the steering column, airbag error light immediately came on. I was driving at approximately 15 miles an hour.

43 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v014000 (air bags). The contact called diehl automotive at 724-282-8898 (located at 258 pittsburgh rd, butler, PA 16002) and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

44 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2019

Tl takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v014000 (air bags). The contact called an unknown Volkswagen dealer located in houston, texas and was informed that the parts were not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

45 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/03/2019

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v014000 (air bags) however, the contact stated that the part to do the recall repair was available; however, the dealer and the manufacturer denied the repair due to a breathalyzer being installed in the vehicle. The contact had not experienced a failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Parts distribution disconnect.

46 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2019

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v014000 (air bags). The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Paul clark Volkswagen (122 liberty st, brockton, MA 02301, (508)-587-9040) was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was not provided. The contact had not experienced a failure.

47 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/19/2018

Clock spring failed. If accident were to happen, airbags wouldn't deploy due to failed clock spring. Very frustrating to spend $700 to repair the clock spring, considering vw has known about this issue for several years.

48 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/17/2018

The issue is im having that I have an airbag warning on for a seat that no one hardly evers sits in. Im single so 98% of the time im alone in my vehicle so why would the passenger seat being displaying an issue. So, also at 66, 250 im experiencing an issue with needing a waterpump and thermostat which will cost 1100. 00 that I don't have. Im reviewing all the issues you are having with these parts I did have mastertech for warrnaty so now its ran out at 60,000 miles. I feel this issue you are having with this vehicle needs to be repaired through vw. These are too soon for these issues to be occuring on a vehicle. Im disappointed because I baby my car over bumps, railroad crossings. I treat this vehicle like a mercedes. So, I would love to have feedback on what you can do to help me in this situation.

49 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/11/2018

I was driving my 2015 vw Passat (in excellent condition) I was pulling into a parking space slowly and as I turned the steering wheel I heard a crumpling noise that sounded like it was coming from my steering column. I stopped immediate and suddenly the dash board read "airbag error". I proceeded into the parking space slowly, turned the car off and called my vw dealer. We set an appointment to have it looked at. After about 10 miles of drive time on my way home, all of my other steering wheel components (raido, dash controller, voice controller, had all stopped working. When I got home I did my research and have discovered the airbag error along with the other steering components failing. . Is very common in 2015 Passats! I feel this needs to be addressed as a safety recall. What ever is causing the airbag to become malfunctioned needs to be addressed. I have made an appointment with my vw service department. They want $145. 00 to take it apart and assess what went wrong. Will keep you posted.

50 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2018

All lights came on at same time, no notable reason given for issue. Just told costs associated aren't under warranty or recalls.

51 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 09/01/2018

Clock spring failure, airbags off-line, horn inoperative, steering wheel controls inoperative.

52 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 12/03/2017

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 20 mph, the contact depressed the horn, but it failed to sound. The vehicle was taken to commonwealth Volkswagen (1 commonwealth dr, lawrence, MA 01841). The dealer diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and was unable to assist. The failure mileage was 51,000.

53 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 07/20/2017

Air bag error message and light illuminates. The steering wheel makes a cracking sound while turning in either direction. Also the buttons on the steering wheel do not work to include the horn.

54 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/18/2017

Takata recall I received a safety recall yesterday in my mail for my vw Passat's takata airbags. After reading the letter it seemed pretty important that I get the change made so I immediately called my vw dealership to ask them to replace the airbag. Upon informing vw of the letter and them reviewing my VIN number, they told me that they don't currently have replacements in stock and they werent sure when they would be in. I asked them to call me when they come in and they said they cant do that and for me to just call back in a week to see if they've come in. Shocked, I asked the person am I just supposed to ride around praying and gambling that I don't get hit or hit something so that my airbag doesnt go off and harm me? to which the person told me, the airbags work fine its only a recall because they want to make sure there are no issues. Im sorry but that is not safe and or accurate. So in the meantime, im riding around with an airbag that has a recall and has the potential to go off and metal fragments could come through the bag which may result in serious injury or death to me and any occupants (usually my two kids). Is it me or is something really wrong with this? I need to know how urgent this is to get replaced and get this done immediately.

55 Air Bag problem

Failure Date: 04/15/2016

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received an unknown recall notification for the air bags. The parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called south bay Volkswagen (3131 national city blvd, national city, CA 91950 (619) 336-4020) where it was confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and was not able to confirm when the parts were to become available. The VIN was unavailable. The contact had not experienced a failure.



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