The contact owned a 2007 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 18V148000(Air Bags) and 17V509000 ( Fuel System, Gasoline), and would like to be removed from the recall distribution list. The local dealer and the manufacturer were not contacted.
2007 Volkswagen Passat airbags problems
106 complaints (40% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 106
- of this car's complaints
- 40%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 4
Which part fails
- Frontal2
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Volkswagen Passat airbags problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2007 Volkswagen Passat airbags
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
- Risk
- An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Recall number 24V834000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2007 Volkswagen Passat sedan and wagon vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front driver air bag inflator with an alternate inflator, free of charge. The recall began on April 30, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q8. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑079.
Recall number 18V247000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon, and 2012-2014 Passat vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to explode.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could explode with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator with an alternative inflator, free of charge. The recall began March 16, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69Q9. Note: This recall partially supersedes recall 16V‑078.
Recall number 18V148000 · Recall details
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and Eos, 2009-2014 CC, 2009-2012 Audi Q5, 2010-2012 S5 Cabriolet and 2010-2012 Audi A5 Cabriolet vehicles. Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause the inflator to rupture.
- Risk
- In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants potentially resulting in serious injury or death.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflators, free of charge. Volkswagen issued an interim notification to owners on April 12, 2016, and will send a second notification when parts are available. Volkswagen will notify owners again once parts are available. Volkswagen owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Audi owners may contact Audi customer service at 1‑800‑253‑2834.
Recall number 16V078000 · Recall details
What 2007 Volkswagen Passat owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I am filing a complaint in regards to Volkswagen failing to offer a solution to repair the Takata airbag which was recalled. I have tried contacting VW numerous times over the past two years as I live in Juneau, Alaska, which is landlocked and the only option is to send the vehicle on a ferry to either Anchorage or Seattle, WA to have this repair completed. The vehicle has not been driven in years due to the fear of what could happen if there were an accident and the airbag deployed. Please help me resolve this issue as Volkswagen is not taking action on this.
The Air bag fault message came on the dash. My VW Passat car was not involved in any accident. I took the car to VW dealer for the diagnosis for which I was charged. The air bag fault message is no longer there but I am sure my air bags have not been replaced. I have been advised that I may have to change the airbags in future.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the air bag and catalytic converter malfunction indicators illuminated. Also, a speed warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to hanlees hilltop volkswagen (located at 3255 auto plaza, richmond, ca 94806, (510) 283-6300), but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 171,700. *bf consumer stated air bag sign is on was told needs $2,000 repairs catalytic converter not able re pair $2500 repairs the brake system always on. Not able to sustain repairs on the car and feel my safety is in danger.
Both recalls were not corrected when this vehicle was sitting at the epic motorsports dealership located in rosemont illinois
My passenger side airbag warning light is always on and the airbag is makes noise that is irritating.
Takata recall: I brought my 2007 passat to kuhn vw in tampa, fl. At first they refused to fix the recall, because vw was coming out with another one in a few months and they wouldnt receive payment for the first one. I came back 2 months later in july 2018 and had the recall completed. I decided to drive the vehicle when I returned from work in oct 2018 and the horn and steering wheel buttons no longer work, the very next day, I get a airbag fault on the dash. I'm not sure, since kuhn never said, if the two were related. They wanted to charge me $129 for a diagnostic, which I refused and complained, then they did it for free and stated that its the clock-spring? I find it ironic that the clock spring would go out after installing this recall. Reading some of the other complaints which some have stated the same problem. Kuhn offered to replace the clock spring for $400+, which I cant afford.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 volkswagen passat. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v247000 (air bags). The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Thelen audi volkswagen mazda (1112 north euclid avenue, bay city, michigan 48706, (989) 684-2980) and suburban chrysler dodge jeep ram of troy (1790 maplelawn drive, troy, michigan 48084, (248) 585-8800) were made aware of the recall and stated that the parts were unavailable. While driving various speeds, the air bag indicator illuminated intermittently in 2017 and became more prevalent over the course of one year. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 135,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
We have been waiting on a list to get the airbag replaced. My car was involved in a rear end collision with air bag deployment, and car is considered a total loss and lucky no one was hurt. The car should not have been driven until it was fixed but that is not possible, I think vw should have at least offered a rental till it was fixed. Now I have a totaled car because of airbag deployment. The roads were wet and person in front of him got cutoff and slammed on my brakes and my car rear ended that car. There is a police report and insurance claims. I can send pictures upon request to a email address.
2007 passat. Consumer writes in regards to airbag safety recall. *ld the consumer stated the parts necessary to complete the recall were unavailable.
Questions about the 2007 Volkswagen Passat airbags
Does the 2007 Volkswagen Passat have airbags problems?
Owners have filed 106 complaints about the airbags of the 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 40% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 2007 Volkswagen Passat airbags problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Volkswagen Passat airbags?
Yes, 4 recalls: 24V834000, 18V247000, 18V148000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Volkswagen Passat have bad airbags?
The Volkswagen Passat model years with the most airbags complaints are 2013 (382 complaints), 2014 (354 complaints) and 2012 (296 complaints).
Other 2007 Volkswagen Passat problems
Engine 60Fuel system 42Electrical 34Brakes 16Steering 15Transmission 13Lights 8Visibility 8Acceleration 7Body 5Tires 4Seat belts 3Locks 2Seats 2Suspension 2
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