2011 Volkswagen Golf air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2011 Volkswagen Golf — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2011 volkswagen golf. Within less than two months of owning the vehicle, the horn failed to work. The dealer (anthony carvoni volkswagen, 12 meriden pl, melvillee, ny, 516-848-7315) diagnosed that the horn needed to be replaced and stated that it was not related to the air…”
filed Oct 17, 2018
“Takata recall year make and model recalled, but vin doesn't match. Suspect clerical error with vin please recall this vehicle to check and/or replace defective airbag inflator. Dealer and vw refuse to examine airbag inflators. They suggest contacting you.”
filed Nov 22, 2017
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…Campaign 19V862000 · Dec 4, 2019
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 18V148000 · Mar 6, 2018
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 16V078000 · Feb 10, 2016
- In the affected vehicles, debris may contaminate the air bag clock spring, a spiral…Campaign 15V483000 · Aug 4, 2015
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
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% |
| 2010 Golf | 11 | 16% |
| 2004 Golf | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 Golf | 11 | 42% |
| 2002 Golf | 22 | 30% |
| 2001 Golf | 32 | 28% |
| 2000 Golf | 16 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2011 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.