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1993 Volkswagen Cabrio Air bags Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
25%of 8 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the air bags of the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Air bag sensor light comes on/stays on. Vehicle been inspected by two different dealer shop and nothing could be found wrong. Nor was there a danger of air bag deployment. Can NHTSA provide additional information or help in this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #842426, filed 1999-07

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Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002417%
2001513%
200016%
199927%
1998314%
199717%
1996233%
199517%
1993225%
1992111%

Other parts of the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio

Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Steering
1 complaints
Body and structure
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1993 Volkswagen Cabrio

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology