We have classified the 1 complaints from 2002 Volkswagen Cabrio about AIR BAGS into the following categories.
i have aa2002 vw cabriolet and the air bag light went on. the diagnostic test showed it was the driver side airbag and harness. after the part was in, while waiting to leave the vehicle the service consultant was on the phone describing the same problem, same airbag to another vw customer. when i asked the service consultant if there was a problem known to vw on their airbags he said no. the woman waiting behind me said the same happened to her vw. the cost for the diagnosis and repair was $690.48. *tr
Airbag system in vw cabrio failed (failure warning light came on) just after vehicle had passed warranty period. volkswagen of america (elizabeth gwynn at corporate headquarters in rochester hills mi) stated through two subordinates that airbag systems are not warranted beyond any other items even though these systems are allegedly designed to last the life of the car. the statement (from mr. eric nevins) was that safety items are not worth any special or extended coverage and that safety is not the manufacturer's responsibility beyond a basic warranty. we have had our dealer do the needed repairs on this major safety item. this is not a dealer issue. the manufacturer (per gwynn and subordinates) has specifically stated that it takes no further responsibility for vehicle safety even a single mile after the basic warranty, which covers non-critical parts. *nm
Driver's airbag did not deploy with an impact of 30-35 miles per hour and $6,000 damage to the front end. it was a rear-end collision. the passenger airbag deployed. we are concerned that the driver's side did not.*ak