Air Bag Related Problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat

Table 1 shows one common air bag related problems of the 2018 Volkswagen Passat.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen Passat

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Bag problems
5

Air Bag problem #1

We have been having numerous sensor issues. Sensors showing air bag malfunction and with passenger side seat belt on the front right side. We bought the car in used condition from pat lobb Toyota of mckinney less than a year ago. Constantly having sensor issues with it.

Air Bag problem #2

Collision around 45 to 50 mph. Airbags frontal and side airbags didnt deployed two vehicles invaded my lane and I ran into the second vehicle .

Air Bag problem #3

Airbag error notice and cracking sound when turning steering wheel. Error light for cruise control, front end assistance. This is the second time this has occured. It was previously fixed in 2018.

Air Bag problem #4

Clockspring. Failed 1st time under recall and was replaced by dealer. Failed 2nd time and replaced outside of recall by indepenent. Failed 3rd time and has not been replaced. This has affected the adaptive cruise control, the electronic stability control, and now it engages the brake system when not called for.

Air Bag problem #5

While reversing in my driveway, my dash lights up with warning: acc error and warning : airbag error and stayed while I was parked and kept my car stationary. The next day it showed up again and I am worried about my airbag deploying on me while driving and causing an accident. I am worried also that my airbag might never go off and these codes damage something else internally in the car.


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Passat Service Bulletins
Passat Safety Recalls
Passat Defect Investigations