Air Bag Problems of Volkswagen Rabbit

Volkswagen Rabbit owners have reported 18 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (7 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (6 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen Rabbit


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Volkswagen Rabbit

The Air Bag problem

Seat belt and air bag also steering   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Lightair bag warning indicator revs and slows abruptly; fuel system light paint flaking off vehicle   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

I had observed twice that the abs and brake system lights illuminated under heavy braking. I read the service manual and several vw forums and my understanding was that this was normal under what is called �emergency break�.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Airbag warning light keeps coming on stating maulfuction when checked could not find problem. Was told do not worry about it do I have a reason to worry???   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. Consumer writes in regards to side airbags not deploying during crash the consumer stated her son was hit by a pick-up making a left turn out of a parking lot into oncoming traffic.   Read details...




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