NHTSA Complaint #11579350 — 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 1 Injury

Complaint Details

ODI Number 11579350
Vehicle 2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
Component AIR BAGS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash Yes
Fire No
Injuries 1
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State TX

Consumer Description

The contact owned a 2014 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that the son was driving at 46-47 MPH and turning left when another vehicle driving at 65-70 MPH crashed into the entire driver's side of the vehicle causing the vehicle to spin approximately 3 - 4 times before coming to a stop in the middle of the road. No air bags had deployed. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled by the insurance company. A police report was filed. The driver had received injuries to their right leg, however, no medical attention was sought. The dealer had not been contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

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