| Issue ID | 1468381 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11096810 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2012 |
| File date | 16/05/18 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | There was no crash or physical damage to my vehicle, airbag system is malfunctioning. For about a week now, "error: airbag" message is shown up on dashboard and the airbag light has turned on. In addition to that, even i buckled up, when i make a right turn seat belt alarm is beeping and seat belt light has turned on while i am driving. I am concerning about this serious safety issue. I am driving my car everyday with potential threat of accident without airbags being deployed. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MADISON, WI |
| VIN pattern | WVGBV7AX8CWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 25 |
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