NHTSA Complaint #11606414 — 2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11606414
Vehicle	2018 VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	August 5, 2024
Date Filed	August 5, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	VA

Consumer Description

Waiting at a stoplight for light to turn green. Driver’s side door airbag deployed for no reason and the car shut down completely. Except for my hazard lights and a blinking message that read “error driver door contact switch”. Had to have it tow and the tow truck driver couldn’t even put in neutral.

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