2001 volkswagen jetta. Consumer stated that airbags did not deploy during auto accident. *ld the consumer was severely injured. The vehicle was totaled.
2001 Volkswagen Jetta: airbags did not deploy in a crash
16 of the 668 complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta describe airbags did not deploy in a crash.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- 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
On a clear day, dry pavement, went to brake in city traffic and brakes failed causing me to rear end the car in front ( causing $2600 damages) and totalling my car. No injuries. Air bag did not deploy, possibly due to the low speed I was travelling.
2001 volkswagen jetta was impacted on th eside yet the side air bags failed to deploy.***no answer required***. *mr *tt
The consumer was involved in a frontal collision. Both frontal air bags failed to deploy. This caused the passenger to sustain major injuries and was taken to the hospital. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for inspection. Please provide additional details.
When t-bone at 10 MPH, the side air bags did not deploy. The consumer suffered minor injuries. The vehicle was towed.
While driving at 40 MPH the consumer's vehicle hit another vehicle and no air bags deployed. The front end was smashed in and the vehicle is totaled. Please provide details.
Driver's side air bags failed to deploy during an accident that may have totaled the car. Damage was to the driver's side only and the passenger front airbag did deploy.
Consumer states that when hit at 80mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified ts
Consumer states that when hit at 35mph in the front center of the vehicle the air bag did not deploy causing minor injuries to the consumer. Dealer notified ts
Ollision at 35 MPH , andupon impact air bags did not deploy, causing minor injuries to driver. Manufacture will be notified. Please provide further information.
Consumer was involved in a 50mph front end collision. Front passenger and driver side airbags failed to deploy. *ak one person was injured in the accident.
Vehicle was involved in a frontal collisoin at 50mph, upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resuling in minor injuries to driver. Dealer will be notified. Please provide additional information.
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta no deployment
Is airbags did not deploy in a crash a common problem on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?
16 of 668 owner complaints about the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta (2%) mention airbags did not deploy in a crash. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2001 Volkswagen Jetta?
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 Jetta
Check engine light 57Stalling 40ABS 27Power windows 27Loss of power 26Grinding brakes 13Brake failure 12Engine failure 12Misfire 12Oil consumption 12Won't shift 12Door locks 11Airbag light 10Jerking 10Headlights 9Transmission failure 9Fire or smoke 8Wipers 8Fuel pump 7Overheating 7Hesitation 6Slipping 6Water leak 6Knocking 5
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