NHTSA Complaint #11422285 — 2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11422285
Vehicle	2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	June 6, 2021
Date Filed	June 25, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	1
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	UT

Consumer Description

My vehicle struck a car from behind moving about 35 mph. Air bags did not deploy and I had a proceeding next injury. Why did the airbags not deploy? I have read that "A loss of electrical connection to the driver's frontal air bag will prevent the air bag from deploying in the event of a vehicle crash, increasing the risk of injury" for 2011-2014 Golf. I would like confirmation that this was supposed to happen, no airbag deployment. My car was totaled.

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