2016 Volkswagen Passat air bags problems
25 complaints about air bags have been filed for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat, which is 14% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 14% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 46,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When air bags problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 1 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 air bags complaints that report mileage, the median is about 46,000 miles, and 73% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 volkswagen passat. While driving approximately 20 MPH and attempting to make a left turn, another vehicle crashed into the front passenger side of the contact's vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. The passenger in the rear passenger seat sustained whiplash and injuries that required medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a collision center and was currently being repaired for the body damage.
The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that while parked, the horn, cruise control, and the radio became inoperable. The message “air bag not available”, check clockspring, and check oil messages were displayed. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 91,986.
Other problems reported for the 2016 Volkswagen Passat
- Electrical system 22 complaints
- Engine 19 complaints
- Steering 19 complaints
- Fuel system 18 complaints
- Brakes 17 complaints