2001 Volkswagen Golf air bags problems
32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2001 Volkswagen Golf — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and she was informed that the air bags were inoperable. The contact called volkswagen of fort myers (14060 s tamiami trail, fort myers, fl…”
filed Apr 21, 2021
“Tl*the contact owns a 2001 volkswagen golf. While driving approximately 60 mph on normal road conditions, the engine experienced low power, rough idling, and hesitation. The check engine and air bag warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel. The indicators remained lit until the engine…”
filed Oct 27, 2008
“Passenger side curtain air bag and passenger seat side air bags deployed after running over a curb, ~1' high.”
filed Jun 9, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Air Bags problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Golf | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 Golf | 10 | 12% |
| 2015 Golf | 21 | 16% |
| 2013 Golf | 9 | 21% |
| 2012 Golf | 10 | 21% |
| 2011 Golf | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Golf | 11 | 16% |
| 2004 Golf | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 Golf | 11 | 42% |
| 2002 Golf | 22 | 30% |
| 2000 Golf | 16 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Volkswagen Golf
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.