2010 Volkswagen Passat air bags problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2010 Volkswagen Passat — 28% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The car was hit broadside on the passenger side front door, spun around and hit head in to a power pole. With all this happening none of the airbags deployed.”
filed Nov 15, 2021
“In 2018, my VW clockspring/airbag was replaced under the VW recall. Last week the airbag clockspring failed, causing my air bag pop out. Luckily I was not driving. There is no current recall on the recalled replacement and this is unacceptable. I took my VW back to the dealer that did the work and…”
filed Oct 20, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- 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 Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 5 | 11% |
| 2017 Passat | 28 | 26% |
| 2016 Passat | 25 | 24% |
| 2015 Passat | 88 | 36% |
| 2014 Passat | 353 | 60% |
| 2013 Passat | 381 | 51% |
| 2012 Passat | 295 | 61% |
| 2009 Passat | 12 | 8% |
| 2008 Passat | 32 | 19% |
| 2007 Passat | 106 | 40% |
| 2006 Passat | 148 | 26% |
| 2005 Passat | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2010 Volkswagen Passat
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.