Air Bag Problems of Volkswagen Routan

Volkswagen Routan owners have reported 23 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag not deploy (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen Routan


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Volkswagen Routan

The Air Bag problem

Driver steering wheel airbag deployed while parking van at work. Nothing was hit just went off causing burns and wrist pain and swelling. Wife stated that the front windshield wipers started turning on randomly while driving to work and then airbag blew while parking.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. While driving approximately 35 mph, the contact rear ended the preceding vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. The driver was shaken up and was taken to the emergency room for medical attention. The vehicle was damaged and towed to a tow yard.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

The contact owns a 2009 Volkswagen Routan. The contact stated the air bags warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the orc module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired as of yet.   Read details...

The Side/window Air Bag problem

The passenger side airbag cover are inflated , crack , bubble, look like the airbag may exploted. . I call vw and they say is it normal and not sale the part. 2009 Mini van. . ?? I really not think they change or overheating. . Getting words . .   Read details...




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