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2009 Volkswagen Jetta Airbags Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about airbag problems in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of all 888 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest airbag complaint count among 21 Jetta model years. These complaints report 14 crashes, 1 fire, and 13 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 75,000 miles.

Airbags complaints
35
4% of 888
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
13
Median mileage
75,000 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2009 Volkswagen Jetta airbag complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 3, 2009, latest Aug 2, 2024.

2009 Volkswagen Jetta airbags complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2009Mar 2012Sep 2013Jan 2015May 2016Jan 2018Aug 2018Aug 2024
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2009 to Aug 2024; peak Sep 2015 (3).

Airbags recalls for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Airbags complaints by Jetta model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200526 (10%)
  2. 200665 (11%)
  3. 200735 (17%)
  4. 200820 (11%)
  5. 200935 (4%)
  6. 201031 (4%)
  7. 201137 (6%)
  8. 201234 (7%)
  9. 201331 (6%)
  10. 201437 (10%)
  11. 201517 (9%)
  12. 20167 (4%)
  13. 201721 (13%)
  14. 20186 (19%)
  15. 201916 (3%)
  16. 20202 (4%)
  17. 20215 (7%)
  18. 20221 (2%)
  19. 20231 (2%)
  20. 20242 (5%)
  21. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta have airbag problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the airbag in the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 14 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 75,000 miles.
Which Volkswagen Jetta year has the most airbag complaints?
The 2006 Volkswagen Jetta has the most airbag complaints (65), compared with 35 for the 2009.
Is there a airbag recall for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2009 Volkswagen Jetta is classified under airbags. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.