I have a 2004 vw touareg v8, I have a airbag light that come on (airbag fault), now the tran light is coming on when I start the SUV.
2004 Volkswagen Touareg airbags complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen touareg. While occupying the vehicle, the seat belt warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the technician stated that the passenger airbag needed to be replaced. The current and failure mileages were 88000. Updated 11/23/09. *lj updated 11/24/09.
The airbag on this vehicle has needed to be replaced four times in five years. We await the fourth replacement. The manufacturer and dealer while recommending the car not be driven until a replacement is available are unwilling to provide a replacement vehicle stating the risk of operating the vehicle now rests with the owner.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 volkswagen touareg. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was constantly illuminated on the instrument control panel. The dealer stated that he would have to replace the air bag module at the cost of $3,000. The vehicle has not been repaired. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer in reference to the customer satisfaction campaign in 2006 for the air bag wiring connector. The failure and current mileages were 37,000.
Air bag related problem light comes on because a wire harness is chaffing against the body. Then had a accident the air bags did not deploy? Thanks
Tl* - while traveling 40 MPH on a state road another vehicle slid into contact's vehicle, impacting the volkswagen on the driver's side front fender to the back of the vehicle. Vehicle spun around and the passenger's side struck a guard rail. None of the airbags deployed during the crash. A police report and pictures were taken. *ak updated 02/06/07.
On my 2004 touraeg, after tilting the front seats back all the way to the horizontal position, the airbag warning light came on. It turned out that the connectors for the side air bags got disconnected since the cables are too short or are not mounted right. I got the connectors reconnected and now no longer move the seats back in order to avoid this from happening again.
I have a 2004 vw touareg....it is a well know problem thought all vw service shops as it was sent out in a tsr? I have owned my vw for 2 yrs 8 months, and have already acquired 78000 miles, I drive everywhere...leaving me out of warranty due to mileage.....I have experienced the airbag issue that you have already reported to vw...the driver seat back and forth motion runs over the airbag wire harness causing it to split the wires causing a complete airbag fault...it cost me 425.00 to have this fixed....12.00 parts the rest labor....even the vw repair person I dealt with admitted this is a know issue but no recall has been issued.....why? Is it not safe to assume that your vehicle was equipped with airbags to save your life? Is it not absurd to have your entire system not function due to a 12.00 part that was improperly positioned in the first place? Please for all touareg owners issue a recall....everyone knows its out there affecting all 2004 touaregs....please don't allow anyone to be injured and killed ...or wait until it costs them a week or two of pay to have it fixed....this event has really upset me and if it can save just 1 life....isn't it worth it?.
2004 volkswagen touareg has a burning odor coming from the vents. *mr the consumer attempted to turn on the A/C when the burning odor occurred. The odor was so strong that the consumers daughter had become sick and vomited in the vehicle. Also, the air bags did not work. *sc
Dt: vw touareg 2004. The contact states that the air bag sensor is on; this means the air bags are disabled. The air bags have been repaired once, but it happened again. The vehicle will be taken in to a service dealer today. Also, at 9,000 miles all four tires had to be replaced. The service dealer stated that it was unusual wear from the vehicle, and to contact the tire manufacturer. *ak
Air bag fault warning light is on. I have not had an accident or been involved in any kind of event that would cause this. Srs ill.pco
My 2004 touareg with less than 5000 miles has been in for servicing 7 times. The brakes have been worked on and looked at three times. They still squeal but the problem has lessened. Of more concern are the safety issues that have affected me. I have been locked out of my vehicle twice, each time with a different resolution. Updated software was the latest fix. My airbag fault light is now on. Another software resolution is on the way. I have no confidence in the quality or safety of this vehicle or when the next issue will arise. Volkswagen told me my car was not problematic and I had "buyers remorse". I am in awe of their lack of concern especially when I know I am not the only touareg owner out there with problems.
While driving vehicle hesitated. Consumer pressed down on the accelerator pedal and vehicle moved intermittently on its own. Srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic placed the vehicle on a diagnostic machine. The mechanic determined that the sensor shaft for transmission and engine needed to be replaced. This problem was a design flaw defect. Consumer informed the mechanic this problem was not acceptable and had not been resolved.
While driving SRS air bag light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. Consumer pressed down on the horn an it failed. Consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the clock spring needed to be replaced.
Air bag warning light came on and stayed on. Volkswagen says they need to develop a new harness. They've had the car for 2 weeks now with no end in sight - no timetable. They did provide a rental car worth half what the touareg costs.
Air bag warning light has come on 4 times indicating a failure in the system. Vw has been unable to correct this safety defect despite having the car over 6 weeks total. It is unsafe to drive and they will not replace it or refund purchase price of a 5 month old vehicle.
Steering wheel airbag module (horn area) "popped" out of place while the car was parked. Airbag module was then no longer seated properly.
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