This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
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The repaired clock spring failed again per dealer. So the air bag doesn't work and neither does the horn or any other steering wheel controls. She was driving and turned the steering wheel and heard a pop !
I have owned my 2013 Volkswagen Passat 3.6 sel premium since 6/10/16, and Volkswagen North America has not officially sent me documentation to replace my defective takata airbags.
Takata recall. The dealer refuses to repair my recalled airbags even after 2 years of concern. I have asked since notified of the recall for the airbags to be fixed and always get the same aanswer that the parts are not available. I can not drive the car due to the safety and can not sell the car because there is an outstanding recall. What can be done?
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact spoke to hallmark Volkswagen at cool springs (620 bakers bridge ave, franklin, tn 37067) and the manufacturer who stated that "it was up to the federal government" and they could not assist. The manufacturer also stated that parts would possibly be available in September. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact called a local dealer (checkered flag located at 3033 Virginia beach blvd, Virginia beach, va 23452 877-863-8193) who stated that the recall remedy parts were on backorder. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Norfolk, VA, USA
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The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle was rear ended and then crashed into the preceding vehicle. A police report was filed. There were a total of four vehicles in the crash. The air bags failed to deploy. There were no injuries reported. The insurance company retrieved the vehicle for evaluation and the dealer was not contacted. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags). The approximate failure mileage was 96,500.
Letter regarding safety recall 69M9 - takata sdi driver frontal airbag. The consumer stated the vehicle has not been in use due to the airbag not being replaced. Updated 06/14/2017
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer (wallace automotive Volkswagen in stuart, Florida) confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect....updated 07/11/17 the consumer stated 07/12/2017
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact reached out to the dealer (Volkswagen in lynbrook). The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
I received a letter notifying me of the recall over a year ago and still the dealership where I service my car is unable to help with the recall and they say they have no direction and are waiting for further details from VW in terms of how to address the recall. I have contacted the dealership several times and they just say they can't do anything about it.
Takata recall - I'm placing myself in debt due to the repairs for a car that isn't that old. I'm having electrical problems, steering wheel and brake issues. This company has numerous issues, recalls and legal issues with their cars. I din't sign-up to pay all this money out of pocket, and the airbag recall still isn't available. They were supposed to fix the steering wheel recall, and now my horn doesn't work or any controls on the steering unit. Now how much more money do I have to put into this car" I'm going to notify the better business bureau. I expect certain expenses, but this is a bit much and unfair to the consumer to incur more debt than anticipated. I have obligations and I have to be at work and can't afford to be off due to all these mechanical issues. Especially when the consumer is paying a car note and the car was never reported in an accident. What do you propose I do at this point"
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata airbag recall. Recall was put out to be done over a year ago and the issue still hasnt been resolved. I do not feel safe driving this car and cant figure out why there stillisnt a fix yet.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the buttons on the steering wheel failed and the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the Volkswagen of van nuys dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering wheel clock spring failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
Takata recall - VW has not performed the airbag recall of 2/9/2016 - 15 months & counting is outrageous. VW can provide no estimate on when the recall can be performed & refuses to offer any alternatives. Unsafe & unacceptable.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 16V078000 (air bags) and 15V483000 (air bags). The parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue and informed the contact to speak with her local dealer. The contact stated that the dealer, world Volkswagen located on route 33 in neptune New Jersey, had been avoiding her and informed her that they did not have the available tools. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received a recall notification for NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer stated that the parts were not available. The manufacturer did not know when the parts would arrive. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
Takata recall. I was received a letter in the mail stating my vehicle was involved in the airbag recall. I contacted my dealer (crain VW of fayetteville) and was told that at this time they could not complete the air bag recall. I called several months later and was told the same thing with an added joke of not to be involved in a crash. Now it is a year and 3 months and I still have not received a new air bag for my vehicle and do not expect to receive one in the near future from what I have seen and read regarding the recall. This is an unacceptable problem that needs to be fixed as soon as possible.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The contact received the notification in April of 2016. The dealer stated that the part was not available for repair. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 33,679. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part for the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer confirmed that the parts were not available for the recall remedy. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and was unable to confirm when the parts would be available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Parts distribution disconnect.
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- New Port Richey, FL, USA