general problems of the 2008 Volkswagen Rabbit

Airbag faulty light and message on dashboard started while vehicle was in motion.

Was in a tight spot at a parking lot, when I was backing up I hit a barrier behind me, after stopping and shifting to go forward, the car sped up uncontrollably until it crashed into a wall in front. The space and time was very small/short, but the force was so rapid that the airbags were deployed.

Airbag fault light came on around end of may 2013 and I took the car to be seen by a vw technician at dirito brothers in walnut creek, CA (ricky- technician and tom- service manager). After I was charged a $75 service fee for assessing the issue and nothing was fixed, I was told to contact vw of America at 1-800-822-8987 directly to see how they can assist with the repair costs associated with this airbag fault, as I was quoted more than $500 in repairs for something I did not damage. I discussed my case# 130376677 with jeff on 06. 06. 2013. Their resolution was to help pay half of the cost, because I am a loyal customer (I am at my 3rd vw and my father has a jetta= total of 4 wv cars). I am surprised to see that they did not consider this as a major safety problem, I am basically driving without an airbag and the risk is death, in case of an accident. Per jeff, he was the only person authorized to determine what a critical safety priority is for their loyal customers and how to assess appropriate customer assistance in this type of situation. I am extremely disappointed that I have to drive everyday to work feeling that I am at risk and was told that I am responsible to cover half of the cost of this factory failure and that they are making me a favor by being willing to cover half of the cost. I am wondering how not ensuring basic safety is going to affect vw's brand when they will get hit with lawsuits following injuries sustained in an accident with a defective vehicle (product liability case)? is it going to be worth it not paying the entire repair costs? is a human life worth $500? this is more about the principle and ethics, than the money.