NHTSA Complaint #11640097 — 2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN

AIR BAGS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11640097
Vehicle	2013 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	January 23, 2025
Date Filed	February 1, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MN

Consumer Description

my steering wheel was making a crackling sound then it stopped and my airbag light came on along with the message " Airbag error". no controls on my steering wheel work including my horn.

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