2001 Volkswagen Golf airbags problems

Filed Apr 21, 2021 · Airbags · 109,223 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and she was informed that the air bags were inoperable. The contact called volkswagen of fort myers (14060 s tamiami trail, fort myers, fl 33912, (844) 283-1823) and was informed that due to the age of the vehicle the part was not available. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 109,223.

Filed Jun 9, 2015 · Airbags · 319,820 miles · AZ

Passenger side curtain air bag and passenger seat side air bags deployed after running over a curb, ~1' high.

Filed Aug 31, 2014 · Airbags · 146,000 miles · IL

Air bag warning light is on continuously indicating a malfunction.

Filed Oct 27, 2008 · Airbags, Electrical · 90,000 miles · MA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. While driving approximately 60 MPH on normal road conditions, the engine experienced low power, rough idling, and hesitation. The check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicators remained lit until the engine was turned off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated that the failures were related to the coil pack. The vehicle was repaired. On two separate occasions after the repair, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for identical failures with no resolutions. The vehicle currently is inoperable and has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 90,000 and current mileage was 150,000.

Filed Dec 10, 2007 · Airbags · 119,100 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. The side curtain air bags, including the passenger seat air bags, deployed for no apparent reason. The contact was driving 60-65 MPH at the time of failure. The road conditions were normal and there was no sudden impact or crash. The failure mileage was 119,100 and current mileage was 119,350. Updated 03-05-08

Filed Mar 20, 2007 · Airbags, Seat belts · 84,200 miles · CA

Tl*-the contact stated that the 2001 volkswagen golf had problems with the airbag sensor. Once she turned on the ignition and put on the seat belt the dashboard air bag sensor light stayed on. The contact contacted the dealership, and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty, and that he was responsible for the repairs of the seat belt. The contact stated that the seat belt was what indicated if the airbag sensor became activated or not. The contact felt that the manufacturer should make better parts for their vehicles. The contact called the manufacturer of the vehicle, and was given case# 70098165. The failure mileage was 84,200 and the current mileage was 85,000. *ak updated 04/11/07.

Filed Oct 16, 2006 · Airbags · FL · 1 injury

While driving home on a major highway the passenger side air bags deployed leaving bruising and scrapes on passenger. No other vehicle or obstruction in way.

Filed Oct 4, 2006 · Airbags · 80,687 miles · MD

Second time the front driver's side air bag has malfunctioned -- warning light comes on that airbag is not properly functioning. November 2005 and september 2006. Dealer would not repair then as now. Vw ordered repairs and replaced bag and harness in november 2005. All airbags will not function if a problem with harness. This will be the second harness, igniter, etc to be installed. Parts will be available upon repair this time ( a quite costly venture). Vw will not admit a serious problem, but non-vw repair centers know of this problem.

Filed Feb 2, 2006 · Airbags · 63,400 miles · VA

My 2001 vw golf repeatedly has warning lights popping up in error. This week my airbag warning light came on and stayed on, even though this car has never been in an accident and the airbags have never needed to be deployed. Researching this issue shows that this is a common problem and annoyance among vw users. The only remedy offered by two dealerships I went to is to replace the airbags at a cost of more than $750/$900 per (there are 4 of them). The replacement airbags only have a 6,000 mile warranty, which means I could conceivably have to pay $3000 every 5-6 months to have new airbags installed, even though there's nothing wrong with them and the real problem is that the warning light keeps going off in error. Help!

Filed Dec 16, 2005 · Airbags · 110,800 miles · WV

2001 vw golf tdi. My airbag warning light came on and continues to remain on. I have heard of someone else having the same problem with the same model car.