2003 Volkswagen Golf air bags problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2003 Volkswagen Golf — 42% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The airbag control module has failed and needs to be replaced. Without it, there is no guarantee that the airbags will function properly, if at all, in the event of an accident. Volkswagen refuses to even help with the over $1,000.00 repair cost. (the airbag warning light came on, so the vehicle…”
filed Feb 8, 2017
“My son was parking his car at a state park and driving less than 2 miles a hour when the passenger airbags deployed. Several people heard the loud sound and ran over to see if anyone was hurt. His girlfriend's arm became red, with a rash and swollen. The seat and headliner are now damaged, and it…”
filed May 22, 2015
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 18V406000 · Jun 13, 2018
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% |
| 2002 Golf | 22 | 30% |
| 2001 Golf | 32 | 28% |
| 2000 Golf | 16 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.