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2016 Volkswagen Golf Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2016 Volkswagen Golf has 4 NHTSA airbags complaints and 1 airbags-related recall.

Problem Areas for the 2016 Volkswagen Golf

Other
33Engine
16Electrical
7Powertrain
5Airbags
4Structure
4Fuel System
3

4

Complaints

1

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

Airbags Recalls

22V543000

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabrio...

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Sep 23, 2022AIR BAGSTakata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of NHTSA C...
Aug 5, 2022AIR BAGSThe contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Golf. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Num...
Jul 9, 2018AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC),SERVICE BRAKESTHE LEFT REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR MALFUNCTIONED RESULTING IN FALSE WARNINGS OF AIR BAG, STABILIZATION...
Jul 8, 2018AIR BAGSTHE CLOCK SPRING ON MY CAR WENT BAD AFTER 46,000 MILES. MAKES AIRBAG UNUSEABLE AND STEERING COLUMN C...

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