2015 Volkswagen Passat air bags problems
88 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2015 Volkswagen Passat — 36% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The vehicle was rear-ended, lost control, traveled approximately 500 feet, and rolled multiple times. Side and curtain airbags deployed; however, the front airbags did not deploy. The vehicle was declared a total loss. The driver exited the vehicle without assistance. The vehicle is currently…”
filed Jan 26, 2026
“The airbag system/clockspring assembly in the steering column appears to have failed. The airbag warning light turned on and all steering-wheel controls stopped working at the same time, which indicates that the driver airbag may not function in a crash. The vehicle can be inspected upon request…”
filed Nov 16, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…Campaign 19V862000 · Dec 4, 2019
- Upon deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, excessive internal pressure may cause…Campaign 19V014000 · Jan 11, 2019
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Passat years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 Passat | 5 | 11% |
| 2017 Passat | 28 | 26% |
| 2016 Passat | 25 | 24% |
| 2014 Passat | 353 | 60% |
| 2013 Passat | 381 | 51% |
| 2012 Passat | 295 | 61% |
| 2010 Passat | 45 | 28% |
| 2009 Passat | 12 | 8% |
| 2008 Passat | 32 | 19% |
| 2007 Passat | 106 | 40% |
| 2006 Passat | 148 | 26% |
| 2005 Passat | 4 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2015 Volkswagen Passat
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.