Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen new beetle. While driving at an unknown speed the vehicle was involved in a head on collision in which the passenger side air bag deployed but the drivers side air bag didn't deploy. The driver was injured. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to the contacts residence and has not been examined for the cause of failure. The failure and current mileages were 115,000.
2001 Volkswagen Beetle: airbags did not deploy in a crash
6 of the 203 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below
Airbags did not deploy in a crash by model year
What owners say
Consumer was involved in a rear end collision. Upon impact, driver's air bag failed to deploy.
Air bag did not deploy but car was totaled when it burst into flames after it rear ended car in front of it. Paid extra money for fire safety features on this car but it started on fire anyway. This is my daughters car and she was driving at the time. Dt
The consumer had a side impact accident, but the passenger side air bag failed to deploy resulting in a serious injury to the passenger. *yh the consumer stated the belt tensioner deployed which caused his increased acceleration over the normal forces .
While driving on a bridge at 50 MPH was involved in a collision and air bags did not deploy. Driver sustained injuries. Please provide any futher information.
While driving 50 MPH was involved in an accident, and air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer has been notified, and requested consumer to take vehicle to dealer to receive a diagnostic check.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle?
6 of 203 owner complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle (3%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1998.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2001 Volkswagen Beetle
Check engine light 19Airbag light 16Stalling 14ABS 10Loss of power 10Fire or smoke 8Fuel gauge 8Headlights 8Overheating 5Seat belt 5
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