2012 Volkswagen Tiguan: airbag warning light

Filed Apr 10, 2023 · Airbags, Fuel system · NY

Water pump melted and needed to be replaced, car won't start, airbag light is on and clock spring needed to be replaced, heated seat gets extremely hot on driver's side when turned on.

Filed May 6, 2020 · Airbags · NY

My airbag lights are on. Both on the dashboard and on the screen. It says airbags: error.

Filed Feb 14, 2019 · Airbags · FL

Several months to a year after I had the clock spring replaced my car was parked at the airport for 4 days. When I got back the airbag light was on and the horn stopped working. I contacted my local dealer as well as vw america. I was told its no longer covered and it would be over $600 to repair it. I was also told by the dealership that an airbag recall would be coming so don't repair it as they will only reimburse you up to 50%. So here I wait for a recall its been 2 years......

Filed Jan 7, 2019 · Airbags · 72,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. While driving at an unknown speed, the passenger side air bag warning indicator illuminated continuously. The vehicle was taken to legend volkswagen (side a, 158 merrick rd, amityville, ny 11701) where it was diagnosed that the passenger occupant detection (pod) unit needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

Filed Oct 10, 2018 · Airbags · 78,500 miles · VT

In december 2015, an issue with the clock spring was repaired. The airbag light came on and the steering wheel functions ceased to work. This was not a vehicle under the recall, but the repair was covered under an extended warranty. Just this week, the part again failed, with a clicking sound from the steering wheel. Again, airbag light on with no controls on steering wheel working. The car nor part is no longer under warranty. The vehicle was being driven when this occurred.

Filed May 23, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 56,700 miles · PA

Clock spring in steering column broke when turning steering wheel. As a result, airbag light has illuminated, indicating an airbag fault. Airbag error also indicated on the dashboard information screen. In addition, all steering wheel buttons have stopped working. Upon researching, this has been a known issue, and also a recall item. In calling the local dealer, I was referred to vw of america for assistance. They looked into my VIN, snd informed me that my vehicle had already been in under recall to have the clock spring replaced (2016), and that they would not cover any further work related to this issue on my vehicle. It is my opinion that volkswagen, under the original recall, replaced the clock spring with the same, or even a more inferior quality part. Thus leading to an unsafe condition, in an airbag system fault. This recall should be expanded to rectify any 'supposed" prior fixes the vw had done, as so many are having issues after having the recall work done.

Filed May 19, 2018 · Airbags, Seat belts · 76,000 miles · WI

There was no crash or physical damage to my vehicle, airbag system is malfunctioning. For about a week now, "error: airbag" message is shown up on dashboard and the airbag light has turned on. In addition to that, even I buckled up, when I make a right turn seat belt alarm is beeping and seat belt light has turned on while I am driving. I am concerning about this serious safety issue. I am driving my car everyday with potential threat of accident without airbags being deployed.

Filed Apr 5, 2018 · Airbags · 48,000 miles · CA

I heard a loud clicking sound when turning my steering wheel and since then my airbag light has been on and my horn does not work on my vehicle. I saw the recall for the clock wheel spring in 2015 and they claim it has been fixed, but I have since seen further investigation as to whether or not vw actually fixed the problem. My car was stationary and I was attempting to turn out of a parking spot when this happened. I still hear clicking noises in the steering wheel sometimes when I turn.

Filed Feb 26, 2018 · Airbags, Steering · 70,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. While driving various speeds, the clockspring malfunctioned in the vehicle. The contact stated that the horn beeped incessantly and there were noises in the steering column. In addition, the air bag indicator illuminated. Ourisman volkswagen in laurel, maryland was made aware of the failure and stated that the VIN was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.

Filed Jan 21, 2018 · Airbags, Electrical · 93,600 miles · MN

When backing out of a parking spot, I heard a crack from the steering wheel. An error: airbag warning light came on, and the horn and steering wheel controls stopped working. This appears to be a clock spring failure. I believe this vehicle was subject to a previous recall for this part, and it was probably replaced under previous ownership. Will be taking it to the dealer asap.

Filed Jul 14, 2017 · Airbags · 56,928 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. When the vehicle was started, the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (ontario volkswagen in ontario, ca) who stated that the recall repair was completed in 2016. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall repair was completed. The failure mileage was approximately 56,928.

Filed Apr 26, 2017 · Airbags, Steering · 82,000 miles · WI

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 volkswagen tiguan. While driving approximately 10 MPH and making a turn, the air bag indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed and the steering clock spring was replaced. The contact stated that the dealer confirmed that the clock spring was repaired per a previous recall via the previous owner of the vehicle. The contact stated that the repair failed and it was the manufacturer's responsibility. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the recall repair was completed and would not be done a second time. The failure was not remedied. The recall details were not provided. The failure mileage was approximately 82,000.