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2004 Volkswagen Passat Airbags Problems

Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Volkswagen Passat has 8 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Volkswagen Passat

Engine
69
Powertrain
36
Fuel System
33
Other
31
Seats
30
Electrical
19
Brakes
15
Visibility
11
Lights
10
Airbags
8
Structure
8
Tires
7

8

Complaints

0

Recalls

5

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026

All Airbags Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 5, 2017AIR BAGS,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)AIRBAG WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON WITH A STATEMENT ABOUT FAULTY AIRBAG ... EPC WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON F...
Feb 3, 2017AIR BAGSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN N...
Aug 14, 2012AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTSI WAS DRIVING MY PASSAT ON THE HIGHWAY GOING 60MPH, SUDDENLY AN OTHER DRIVER CUT ME OFF. TO AVOID H...
Dec 15, 2007AIR BAGSSIDE CURTAINS AIRBAG DEPLOYED FOR A NON-CRASH IMPACT WHILE DRIVING ON A ROAD AT CITY SPEED AFTER A ...
Oct 2, 2005AIR BAGSDT: THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING IN A PARKING LOT WHEN THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED. THERE WAS NO...
May 3, 2005AIR BAGSDTL: LEASE A 2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT, HAD A HIGH SPEED (40 MPH) COLLISION. ONLY THE PASSENGER SIDE A...
Mar 11, 2005AIR BAGS2004 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT REAR-ENDED A VEHICLE @ 40 MPH AND DRIVERS AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK
Dec 29, 2004AIR BAGSWHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH DRIVER T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AND THE...

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