2015 Volkswagen Golf Airbags Problems
NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 16% of all complaints for the year, with 2 crashes and 4 injuries reported. A related recall (15V627000) covers a PODS control module replacement on affected Golf units.
- Airbags complaints
- 21
- 16% of 131
- Crashes reported
- 2
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Median mileage
- 39,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 1
Typical airbag symptoms owners report
- Owners report a steering column clock spring that breaks or clicks, disabling the horn, cruise control, and steering wheel buttons.
- Some drivers describe the airbag warning light coming on unexpectedly while driving, sometimes with dashboard warnings and no crash involved.
- A few complaints describe the airbag deploying unintentionally from the steering wheel while turning, in two cases followed by a crash.
- Others report the front passenger airbag system failing to detect an occupant, keeping the airbag disabled even with the seat occupied.
- Owners note the clock spring failure recurring after dealer repair, with the same symptoms returning within weeks or about a year later.
When 2015 Volkswagen Golf airbag complaints were filed
First complaint Jan 23, 2016, latest Jul 16, 2026.
Airbags recalls for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf
- NHTSA 15V627000Oct 7, 2015Airbags993 vehicles
Air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured September 8, 2014, to November 28, 2014, Golf vehicles manufactured April 2, 2014, to December 3, 2014, and E-Golf vehicles manufactured July 26, 2014, to October 18, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped a Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) that may have been manufactured improperly. As a result, the front passenger seat occupant may be improperly classified or may not be detected.
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the front passenger seat occupant is incorrectly classified or non-detected, the passenger frontal air bag may deploy improperly or not at all, increasing the risk of occupant injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the PODS control module, free of charge. The recall began on November 20, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswgen's number for this recall is 69L6.
Airbags complaints by Golf model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
- 201011 (16%)
- 201112 (11%)
- 201210 (21%)
- 20139 (21%)
- 20144 (36%)
- 201521 (16%)
- 201610 (12%)
- 20177 (6%)
- 20180 (0%)
- 20192 (3%)
- 20200 (0%)
- 20211 (14%)
- 20220 (0%)
- 20230 (0%)
Frequently asked questions
- How many airbag complaints does NHTSA have for the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?
- NHTSA lists 21 airbag complaints for the 2015 Golf, which is 16% of all 131 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for airbag problems on the 2015 Volkswagen Golf?
- Yes. Recall 15V627000 covers certain 2015 Golf vehicles built between April 2, 2014, and December 3, 2014, and involves replacing the PODS control module free of charge.
- Have any crashes or injuries been linked to airbag complaints on this year?
- NHTSA records show 2 crashes and 4 injuries among the 21 airbag complaints filed for the 2015 Golf.
- At what mileage do airbag problems typically show up on the 2015 Golf?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for airbag complaints on the 2015 Golf is 39,000 miles.
- Is the airbag complaint rate higher for the 2015 Golf than other years?
- The 2015 Golf's airbag complaints made up 16% of that year's total complaints, similar to the 2010 Golf's 16% but lower than the 2014 Golf's 36% and the 2012 and 2013 Golf's 21% shares.