2001 Volkswagen Golf: airbag warning light

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 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 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.

Filed Sep 29, 2005 · Airbags · 63,000 miles · PA · 1 injury

Dt: the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. While driving down the road passenger's side air bag deployed for no reason. There was no accident. The speed was about 45 MPH. Contact did not lose control of the vehicle. The air bag light was not on prior to the deployment, but it was on now. There was someone sitting in the passenger seat and was wearing the seat belt. Currently, the seat belt will not retract. It was still the same way as if someone were sitting in the seat. One passenger sustained injuries, had burn marks on her arms. The insurance company has this incident on file. The police department stated that since contact drove vehicle away from the scene of the accident, it would be considered a do it yourself part, and she had not gotten a chance to do so yet. *ak

Filed Aug 19, 2005 · Airbags · NY

I bought a used 2001 vw golf in april. The airbag light remains on when vehicle is in motion. I brought the car to a vw dealer and paid $85 for them to tell me that the airbag had high resistance and might not deploy in case of an accident. They said the harnass of the driver's side airbag need to be replaced and it would cost me $700. This is not a wearable part of the car, and is a desgin fault that may endager the life of the driver. I am wondering why I should pay for this. Shouldn't it be the responbsibility of vw to ensure that non-wearable parts remain working for quite a long time? Especially if it is safety related?

Filed Jul 15, 2005 · Airbags · 51,811 miles · CA

Dt: the consumer stated the air bag light kept coming on. Caller has been to dealer three times, and soon after they repaired it, it illuminated again. The manufacturer reimbursed the consumer for fixing the problem. *ak

Filed Mar 23, 2005 · Airbags · 72,864 miles · NH

Vehicle was less than 3 years old (but beyond warranty mileage) when air bag light came on. Dealer diagnostics indicated rt side air bag sensor, and air bag control unit need to be replaced at a cost of $770. Without replacement, dealer says entire airbag system is inoperative.

Filed Feb 7, 2005 · Airbags · DC

Continuous problems with the air bag system on the 2001 volkswagen golf.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle has been serviced 5 times yet the air bag light remains on. *tt

Filed Jun 26, 2004 · Airbags · 80,000 miles · LA

Air bag warning light came on. I took it to the dealership and they said it was the side airbag in the passenger seat. I had it replaced for about $327.00.

Filed Jun 1, 2004 · Airbags · FL

1. No event applicable (I.e. No accidents, crashes or impacts) 2. Airbag light comes on 3. Vw charged $90 to tell me that it would take $715 to replace the part; my vehicle is only a 2001. Vw stated it suffered mechanical breakdown; the part is not a wearable part!!!