NHTSA Complaint #11459938 — 2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11459938
Vehicle	2017 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 25, 2022
Date Filed	April 6, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

no prior warnings before malfunction ,all fuses were checked to no fault. OBD scan reported car lost communication with steering column control module On steering wheel, multifunction buttons and horn stopped working. Airbag light illuminated. OBD scan reported driver airbag igniter resistance too high Emergency braking and blind spot were no longer working although front parking assist still worked.

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