2002 Volkswagen Golf air bags problems
22 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2002 Volkswagen Golf — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While driving at about 45 miles per hour, the side curtain and seat bolster airbags deployed on their own. There was no impact to the vehicle that preceded this incident. The airbags simply deployed by themselves. This seems to be a recurring problem with this generation of volkswagens…”
filed Jun 23, 2017
“On saturday aug 7th I was driving my 2002 vw golf on the highway when the passenger side airbag deployed. The road was smooth with no bumps or potholes, nothing hit the car, it was totally spontaneous. Luckily there were no passengers in the car. I have contacted my local vw service shop and will…”
filed Aug 9, 2010
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% |
| 2001 Golf | 32 | 28% |
| 2000 Golf | 16 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 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.