Air Bag Problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

Volkswagen Tiguan owners have reported 315 air bag related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common air bag problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag (198 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's air bag light on (74 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Air Bag problems of Volkswagen Tiguan

The Air Bag problem

All side airbags deployed without crashing   Read details...

The Air Bag Light On problem

Steering wheel made clicking noise, suddenly the airbag light came on and no steering wheel controls would work while driving down the highway. Looked up that it could be the recall on the clock spring stating debris could get into the area and cause a failure.   Read details...

The Warning Light On problem

Tl-the contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The air bag warning light was illuminated the steering wheel features became in operable. The local dealer was not contacted and the vehicle was not diagnosed respired. The manufacturer was contacted but did not assist. .   Read details...

The Air Bag Not Deploy problem

My name is [xxx] and I was a car accident on Thursday, January 21, 2021 a vehicle hit me. I was in motion heading straight and the other car failed the right away and hit me on the drivers side. My airbags did not deploy.   Read details...

The Frontal Driver Clockspring/spiral Cassette problem

The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle, the air bag warning light illuminated. Additionally, the horn was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the clockspring needed to be replaced.   Read details...




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