Tl* the contact's daughter owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that her daughter had her fuel pump replaced on five separate occasions. After the most recent failure, the contact had the vehicle towed to schumacher volkswagen of west palm beach (3001 okeechobee blvd, west palm beach, fl 33409) where three recall repairs were performed on the vehicle; the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v483000 (air bags), 17v509000 (fuel system, gasoline), and 18v148000 (air bags). Despite the recall repairs, the contact was informed that the fuel pump was defective and given an estimate for the repair. The contact's daughter then towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the mechanic informed her that an unknown part near the steering column fractured and that the air bag warning light was illuminated. Due to the discovery, the contact had the vehicle towed backed to the dealer and was given an estimate for the repair of the vehicle. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.
2010 Volkswagen Passat: airbag warning light
8 of the 163 complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen Passat describe airbag warning light.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 5%
- typical mileage
- 71,000
- recalls
- 3
Airbag warning light by model year
What owners say
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. While driving 20 MPH, the air bag warning indicator illuminated and the air bag partially deployed. Prior to the deployment, the contact heard several popping sounds coming from the steering wheel underneath the horn pad. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired per the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v148000 (air bags) on september 7, 2018. The local dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was serviced per the federal safety agency campaign number: 15v483000 (air bags) by an unknown dealer, but the remedy failed to repair the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated after the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,182.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator remained illuminated while driving, which was a safety concern. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (santa ana auto center, 1223 w 17th st, santa ana, ca 92706, 714‑835‑7830) where it was diagnosed that the air bag warning indicator pump failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was unknown.
My vehicle was a part of the clockspring recall for vw in 2015. The airbag light is now on and all steering wheel electrical controls are no longer working. Mechanic says it is a failure of the clockspring in the steering wheel.
Vehicle has 32,000 miles and airbag light is on. Horn does not work so the vehicle was taken in for the clock spring recall. Horn works but airbag light is still on. Dealer recommends replacing the "passenger occupant detection system" at an estimated cost of $3,000.00. Called vw customer care and opened a case with them, but because of the time (not mileage) they refuse to offer any assistance with this issue. This is a serious safety issue and should not occur having owned the vehicle 5 years and driven it 32,000 miles.
Tl*the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that when reversing and turning the steering wheel, there was a loud abnormal noise and the air bag warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who replaced the spiral cable. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 71,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 volkswagen passat. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was a popping sound as the air bag warning light illuminated. The contact also mentioned that the steering controls and horn failed to function. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 51,000.
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Related recalls
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
Air bags: frontal
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Tiguan, and 2012-2014 Jetta Sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral wound, flat cable that keeps the air bag powered while the steering wheel is being turned. This contamination may tear the cable and result in a loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag.
- Risk
- A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a protective cover over the steering wheel clock spring if the air bag light is off. If the airbag light is on and the steering wheel clock spring requires replacement, dealers will install a new steering wheel clock spring. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on January 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑822‑8987.
Recall number 15V483000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2010 Volkswagen Passat airbag light
Is airbag warning light a common problem on the 2010 Volkswagen Passat?
8 of 163 owner complaints about the 2010 Volkswagen Passat (5%) mention airbag warning light. The model year with the most reports is 2012.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 2010 Volkswagen Passat?
There are 3 recalls and 59 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
Fuel pump 17Stalling 14Won't start 13Check engine light 10Jerking 10Engine failure 9Loss of power 7Fire or smoke 6Won't shift 5
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