2002 Volkswagen Golf Air bags Problems

“On saturday aug 7th I was driving my 2002 vw GOLF on the highway when the passenger side airbag deployed. The road was smooth with no bumps or potholes, nothing hit the car, it was totally spontaneous. Luckily there were no passengers in the car. I have contacted my local vw service shop and will take the car in so they can identify the cause of the deployment.”

“Driving on highway and hit small bump in road, such that you would hit many times a day while driving, and passenger side airbags and window curtains deployed. Vw service found crash data in computer eventhough there was absolutely no visual damage to car. Vw customer service refused to pay for repair and suggested I contact my insurance company.”

“Air bag light is on in vehicle because of a poor electrical connection in the driver's side seat belt clasp, which was already replaced once while vehicle was still under factory warranty, about 2yrs and 30k miles ago. The locking mechanism of the seat belt clasp itself still works, however, while the air bag light is on because of the failed electrical connection in the clasp, air bags will not deploy, which risks my and my passengers' life and safety. …”

“I was driving about 10-15 miles a hour and my right rim might have slightly hit the curb and my passenger side airbag and curtains deployed.I took it right away to the dealer, and they said there is a crash code and will not pay for it. I contacted vw of america many times and they say to claim it through insurance. There is no visible damage to my car at all so I think it a faulty crash code!”

“While traveling over a rough stretch of road the passenger side seat and window airbags deployed.it should be noted there was no side collision,impact or body damage.the dealer insists that a side impact must have occured,and that I wil be responsible for the estimated $3500 in repairs.I stil await word as to whether my insurance policy covers this type of claim.so far I've ben told they may not cover it.”