NHTSA Complaint #11648017 — 2021 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT AIR BAGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11648017
Vehicle	2021 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
Component	AIR BAGS
Date of Incident	March 13, 2025
Date Filed	March 13, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

Known issue in previous VW models. Broken clock spring in steering wheel from normal <100k miles no connection for all steering wheel electronics (airbags, radio controls, etc)

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