2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen air bags problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen — 24% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Clock spring failure at 10 years 1400000 miles causing airbag light to come on. Airbag in steering wheel presumably doesn't work properly. The car has been looked at by a dealership who quickly confirmed clock spring failure, but falls outside of VW warranty replacement for this vehicle. There was…”
filed Jul 14, 2025
“The contact's partner owns a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH, he observed that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact also heard an abnormal soft clicking sound in the cabin while turning the steering wheel to the left…”
filed Nov 25, 2024
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 Golf Sportwagen years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Golf Sportwagen | 3 | 8% |
| 2016 Golf Sportwagen | 17 | 33% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen
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.