2000 Volkswagen Passat: airbag warning light

Filed Sep 4, 2007 · Airbags, Electrical · NJ

Fax from congressman on behalf of constituent regarding a safety problem with her vw passat. *kb immediately after the consumer purchased the vehicle, the air bag light illuminated. The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealership. She was told the problem had been fixed, however the air bag light continued to illuminated on a regular basis. The consumer has been to the dealer 8-10 times for the same problem. The battery was replaced. *jb updated 09/18/07

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · CA

This vehicle had multiple problems. Consumer noticed that the ABS braking system failed, and the SRS air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer was able to shift the vehicle into drive and reverse without the vehicle being turned on. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the ABS braking system, and the SRS air bag light module needed to be replaced. Also, a transmission problem.

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Airbags · 45,000 miles · NJ

Air bag light came on twice. The first time front and side driver side airbags were replaced, costing $1200. The second time the light came on vw was contacted and they agreed to pay for the repair, $300 for a wiring harness under the steering wheel. Please advise, this is a problem that should happen considering the car was not involved in any type of accident. Service manager at volkswagen compared air bag to a "light bulb." saying that like light bulbs airbags also burn out after a while, a rather pompous statement to make.

Filed Jan 10, 2004 · Airbags · 60,000 miles · AZ

Air bag warning indicator light came on. Circle volkwagen dealer quoted me $900 to fix four sensors. We called volkswagon u.s. And they said vw would pay all costs to fix the air bags sensors.

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Airbags · IL

The airbag light illuminated on the dashboard.

Filed Dec 16, 2002 · Electrical · 19,000 miles · CA

Nar 1/15/2003. The instrument cluster failed at a low mileage. The first sign of a problem was the air bag light which had come on and did so sporadically. The problem progressed to the tachometer and speedometer which began moving erratically, to the point the vehicle began stall. The instrument cluster failed again and the mechanic thought the problem was with the ignition. The problem continued and after performing a diagnostic there was a reading that there was a problem with the starter. As of now the problem has not been resolved.