2018 Volkswagen Passat Airbags Problems

You were in a collision at 45-50 mph where your car was hit by a second vehicle after two other cars entered your lane. Despite the impact speed, your front and side airbags did not deploy when they should have. This is a serious safety issue that needs immediate investigation by a dealer to determine why the airbag system failed to activate during the crash.

Your airbag system is showing an error warning light on your dashboard. You may also hear a cracking sound when you turn the steering wheel. Additionally, your cruise control and front-end assistance features are showing error lights. This is the second time this problem has occurred—it was previously repaired in 2018. A technician will need to diagnose the airbag system and steering column to identify and repair the electrical or mechanical fault.

Your car's airbag and seat belt sensors are frequently malfunctioning, showing error messages for airbag problems and passenger side seat belt issues. Since purchasing the vehicle less than a year ago, you've experienced recurring sensor failures. A technician will likely need to diagnose and replace the faulty sensors in the airbag and seat belt systems.