Front Air Bag Sensor Control problems of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan

Two problems related to front air bag sensor control have been reported for the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan based on all problems reported for the 2009 Tiguan.

1 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 02/12/2020

The turbo blew causing the car to stop in the middle of traffic. The blown turbo caused metal to go into my fuel system and oil. The air bag sensors are faulty. They cannot sense someone in the seats. The car had to be towed to a auto shop. Due to the blown turbo, it will cost $5,500 to fix.

2 Front Air Bag Sensor Control problem

Failure Date: 05/22/2019

Panoramic sunroof is leaking. Causing flooding in the car and is affecting some electrical equipment in the car. Passenger airbag sensor is affected as well due to the flooding. The leaking from the sunroof happens when the car is stationary.


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