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Problems with 2004 Volkswagen GTI AIR BAGS

On average, the 2004 Volkswagen GTI starts to “feel” problems with the AIR BAGS and its various aspects after 89 000 miles.

Components Affected by AIR BAGS Issues

We have classified the 2 complaints from 2004 Volkswagen GTI about AIR BAGS into the following categories.

SIDE/WINDOW 2

Recently reported AIR BAGS problems on 2004 Volkswagen GTI

Airbag light has come on, the dealer wants $105.00 to diagnose why. *tr

The airbag light on my 2004 vw gti 1.8t has come on for absolutely no reason. i have had the car scanned with proper equipment, scanned the ecu, found no codes, cleared the codes and the light continues to reappear. *tr

Consumer bumped a curb causing minor wheel scraping and deployment of side impact airbags (drivers curtain and seat). resulting repair total in excess of $4,000.

Bumped a curb and side impact air bags deployed. no physical damage to vehicle other than scraped wheels and deployed air bags. engine no longer starts on first key turn. taken to insurer recommended shop to have airbags and all related components replaced. engine still not starting on first key turn. *nm *sb

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