2009 Volkswagen Tiguan air bags problems
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Air bag light all of a sudden came without bumping - the engine idle were not normal high and low - electrical problem from the steering”
filed Jun 28, 2020
“The turbo blew causing the car to stop in the middle of traffic. The blown turbo caused metal to go into my fuel system and oil. The air bag sensors are faulty. They cannot sense someone in the seats. The car had to be towed to a auto shop. Due to the blown turbo, it will cost $5,500 to fix.”
filed Feb 16, 2020
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Tiguan years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Tiguan | 5 | 12% |
| 2023 Tiguan | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 Tiguan | 4 | 2% |
| 2021 Tiguan | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 Tiguan | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 Tiguan | 7 | 4% |
| 2018 Tiguan | 15 | 5% |
| 2017 Tiguan | 30 | 41% |
| 2016 Tiguan | 37 | 39% |
| 2015 Tiguan | 28 | 45% |
| 2014 Tiguan | 46 | 55% |
| 2013 Tiguan | 63 | 45% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2009 Volkswagen Tiguan
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.