NHTSA Complaint #11507763 — 2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11507763
Vehicle	2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	February 14, 2023
Date Filed	February 17, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

On turning my car on my airbag light came on and non of the buttons worked on my steering wheel. Later that afternoon as someone all most backed up into my car I tried to hit my horn but it did not work. After finally returning home I ran the code stating the Airbag resistance was too high. This puts a huge safety to myself and anyone who can be in my car because I have no horn and my airbag is malfunctioning.

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