2015 Volkswagen Golf air bags problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf — 16% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“15V483000 (VW Recall Code 69L2) was issued for 2014 Volkswagen Golf's indicating a "clock spring" affecting a cable that powers the air bag. This is indicated also by the airbag emergency light coming on. I believe a similar, if not the same, issue is occurring in my 2015 VW Golf. Furthermore, the…”
filed Jul 16, 2026
“Clock spring issue in VW golf’s should re reinvestigated. These are failing on these cars and companies are not looking into fixes or warranty help for these devices that should last. It’s shortsighted for consumers to continue to deal with this issue.”
filed Feb 23, 2023
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have…Campaign 15V627000 · Oct 7, 2015
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Golf years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 Golf | 2 | 3% |
| 2017 Golf | 7 | 6% |
| 2016 Golf | 10 | 12% |
| 2013 Golf | 9 | 21% |
| 2012 Golf | 10 | 21% |
| 2011 Golf | 12 | 11% |
| 2010 Golf | 11 | 16% |
| 2004 Golf | 3 | 11% |
| 2003 Golf | 11 | 42% |
| 2002 Golf | 22 | 30% |
| 2001 Golf | 32 | 28% |
| 2000 Golf | 16 | 18% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 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.