2001 Volkswagen Golf Seat belts Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 148,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the seat belts of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 148,000 miles.
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.
“Seat belt failure. When pulling on front driver's side seat belt to buckle up, seat belt just came out to full length. No tension at all, loose. Driver reported hearing a noise as belt was coming out, and it came out totally slack. Won't go back in now.”
NHTSA complaint #10021127, filed 2003-06, 211,800 miles“-the contact stated that the 2001 Volkswagen GOLF had problems with the airbag sensor. Once she turned on the ignition and put on the seat belt the dashboard air bag sensor light stayed on. The contact contacted the dealership, and was informed that the vehicle was out of warranty, and that he was responsible for the repairs of the seat belt. The contact stated that the seat belt was what indicated if the airbag sensor became activated or not. The contact felt that the manufacturer should make better parts for their vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10185641, filed 2007-03, 84,200 miles“Rear passenger seat belt latch broke. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the latch needed to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10065161, filed 2004-03“Seat belt will not release for more room, and it will cause seat belt to cut consumer's neck, causing discomfort for consumer while driving. Dealer notified.”
NHTSA complaint #8018936, filed 2002-09Seat belts: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2017 | 2 | 2% |
| 2010 | 3 | 4% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 5% |
| 2004 | 1 | 4% |
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 4% |
| 2001 | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
| 1999 | 4 | 6% |
| 1995 | 2 | 5% |
| 1994 | 5 | 12% |
| 1990 | 3 | 30% |
| 1989 | 5 | 29% |
| 1988 | 1 | 11% |
| 1986 | 1 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
32 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
13 complaintsBrakes
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
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.
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