2013 Volkswagen Golf Air bags Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 21%of 43 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the air bags of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf, 21% of the 43 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,000 miles. 4 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“Takata recall one year has passed since the recall was initiated for the drivers airbag for my vw vehicle and to date my I have not been contacted by vw and there website states NHTSA recall number 16v078 has quote repair not yet available. This is both disappointing and worrying since not a single vw affected vehicle appears on your published priority groups list or the completed so far list. Despite the fact that I live in texas which is deemed a priority zone a ! …”
NHTSA complaint #10954954, filed 2017-02“Takata recall - I received a notice of this recall almost a year ago, and just contacted the dealer and was told there is no projected date for the repair. After reading about this, it seems like something very dangerous to be left unrepaired while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #10950371, filed 2017-02“Takata recall. Insignificant unusual sound when turning the steering wheel. It sounds like clicks. This occurs when the car is stationary or while driving.”
NHTSA complaint #11085185, filed 2018-04“Why is it taking so long to implement a fix for the takata driver-side airbag recall? Makes me nervous to drive the car and frustrated that there is an un-actioned recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10935375, filed 2016-12Related recalls
- 19V862000Dec 4, 2019Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2015 Passat, 2011-2014 Golf A6, and 2011-2013 Audi A3 diesel vehicles, thought to…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2011–2014, Passat 2012–2015, Audi A3 2011–2013
- 18V148000Mar 6, 2018Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2009-2014 Volkswagen CC, 2010-2014 Golf, 2010-2014 Eos, 2007-2010 Passat Sedan and Wagon…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2010–2014, Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014 +2 more
- 16V078000Feb 10, 2016Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Golf, 2007-2010 Passat sedans and wagon, 2012-2014 Passat sedan and…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2010–2014, Passat 2007–2010, 2012–2014, CC 2009–2014 +5 more
- 15V483000Aug 4, 2015Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2010-2014 Volkswagen CC, and Passat, 2010-2013 Eos, 2011-2014 Golf, GTI, Jetta…Covers: Volkswagen Golf 2011–2014, CC 2010–2014, Passat 2010, 2012–2014 +4 more
Related service bulletins
- 11034621Jun 11, 2026Inquiries
- 11030826Mar 2, 2026The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued an urgent warning regarding counterfeit replacement airbag inflators that are being installed in used…
- 10233240Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the New Mexico DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 363 Volkswagen owners in the State of New Mexico on…
- 10233239Mar 13, 2023In conjunction with the Massachusetts DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,498 Volkswagen owners in the State of Massachusetts…
- 10231847Feb 13, 2023In conjunction with the Colorado DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,414 Volkswagen owners in the State of Colorado on…
- 10231584Feb 2, 2023VW contact when reporting a Airbag or Pyrotechnic safety belt deployment. Update to model year applicability.
- 10224368Oct 17, 2022In conjunction with the New York DMV, Volkswagen will be sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 2,743 Volkswagen owners in the State of New York on…
- 10222092Sep 19, 2022In conjunction with the South Carolina Department of Public Safety, Volkswagen is sending Takata airbag recall reminder notices to approximately 1,824 Volkswagen owners in the…
- 10216857Jul 25, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to…
- 10216552Jul 25, 2022In conjunction with the Georgia Department of Revenue - Motor Vehicle Division and Department of Driver Services, Volkswagen sent Takata airbag recall reminder notices to…
Air bags: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 14% |
| 2019 | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 | 10 | 12% |
| 2015 | 21 | 16% |
| 2014 | 4 | 33% |
| 2013 | 9 | 21% |
| 2012 | 10 | 21% |
| 2011 | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 | 11 | 16% |
| 2006 | 2 | 17% |
| 2005 | 6 | 32% |
| 2004 | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 | 11 | 42% |
| 2002 | 22 | 30% |
| 2001 | 32 | 28% |
| 2000 | 16 | 18% |
| 1999 | 1 | 2% |
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1995 | 6 | 14% |
| 1994 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2013 Volkswagen Golf
14 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsSteering
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Volkswagen Golf
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 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