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2021 Volkswagen Jetta Airbags Problems

4 owner-reported airbags complaints from NHTSA data

4
Complaints
1
Recalls
2
Crashes
Jun 2021Sep 2021
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Airbags Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #21V492000

AIR BAGS: AIR BAG/RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Jetta and Jetta GLI vehicles. The air bag control module was welded in the incorrect position.

Fix: Dealers will replace the air bag control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 28, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69CK.

Owner Complaints (4)

mediumAIR BAGS
CrashFiled: Aug 2023

It cause to have an account

NHTSA #: 11540550
mediumAIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
CrashFiled: Aug 2023

Caused an accident and died

NHTSA #: 11540562
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Sep 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V492000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts are not available.

NHTSA #: 11434914
mediumAIR BAGS
Filed: Jun 2021

The contact owns a 2021 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was diagnosed with needing the air bag control module replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60.

NHTSA #: 11419936

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