Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Volkswagen Passat has 8 NHTSA airbags complaints and 0 airbags-related recalls.
8
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2022 | AIR BAGS | Driver airbag warning came on. Lost use of all controls on steering wheel. Probable clockspring fai... |
| Dec 28, 2021 | AIR BAGS | I started my vehicle and the airbag light was on. Also the adaptive cruise control warning light wa... |
| Oct 15, 2021 | AIR BAGS | The clockspring has broken 3 times since purchasing the car brand new in 2016. An extended warranty ... |
| Jul 23, 2021 | AIR BAGS,LANE DEPARTURE | I started my car and it showed up with “airbag error” I then turned off my car and started it again ... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | THE CAR SUDDELY TURNED ON AIRBAG LIGHTS, ABS WHEEL SPEED SENSOR AND, CRUISE CONTROL |
| May 20, 2020 | AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VW repaired clock spring (a recall) after airbag warning, steering wheel controls stopped working. V... |
| Jan 1, 2020 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that on seven occasions, the clock spr... |
| Jul 31, 2018 | AIR BAGS | AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT CAME ON - NEVER BEEN IN ACCIDENT HAS 61,000 MILES |