Air Bag Related Problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

Table 1 shows four common air bag related problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan. The number one most common problem is related to the air bag (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the air bag light on (two problems).

Table 1. Air Bag related problems of Volkswagen Tiguan


Recently reported Air Bag problems of the 2017 Volkswagen Tiguan

The Air Bag problem

During a collision in which my vehicle was struck by another driver, the airbag warning light activated, my seatbelt locked in place, and white smoke with a strong electrical smell filled the cabin. No airbags deployed (frontal or side).   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

My airbag light has gone off for about 2 weeks now. There is no reason why it should be off because I have not been in an accident or done anything differently. I do not feel comfortable driving my car and have looked into recalls.   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

Purchased 05/19/2017. Horn and dashboard lights did not work in approximately 12/2017. Was repaired and told was a coil problem. Then on 04/12/18 it suddenly flashed all the dashboard and steering wheel lights in the middle of my driving and suddenly died on me when I turned into my driveway and   Read details...


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