The contact owns a 1999 Volkswagen Jetta. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, smoke began to fill the cabin of the vehicle. The contact stopped the vehicle and saw that smoke was bellowing from beneath the steering column. The smoke disappeared after some time. The contact then attempted to restart the vehicle and the air bag deployed independently. The manufacturer was notified and advised the contact to take the vehicle to a dealer. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for inspection and the contact was awaiting the results. The failure and current mileage was 115,144.

- Solisberry, IN, USA

Took my car to dealership to have my airbag light checked, they said that they would clear it. It was cleared, then popped up again and has since then stayed on.

- Lafayette, IN, USA

Car accident air bags did not deploy, I hit my head on the steering wheel.

- West Bend, WI, USA

Vehicle experienced several recalls/ and several problems: Dome light, vanity mirrors, emissions problems, etc... the consumer experienced the following problems with: The interior dome lights, interior trim had come loose on the passenger side, the passenger vanity mirror light did not shut off, the cup holder was jammed and had broken, the driver window sounded as if air was coming in the vehicle, the glove compartment hinges had broken, the air bag light would come on when the radio was turned off, the sensors never seemed to work, the oil dipstick had given abnormal readings(showing low when oil was just changed), the lean oxygen sensor was replaced, the check engine light was intermittent but stayed on, and the catalytic converter was replaced due to noise which ended after the repair(the check engine light had come back on).

- Pennasauken, NJ, USA

I was involved in a collision at about 40mph and the airbags did not deploy. The car received major front end damage and hit all 3 airbag sensors. The car in front of me had its airbags deploy and it was a Toyota.

- Escondido, CA, USA

The air bag indicator light in the dashboard came on.the dealership told me it would be about $700 to repair. I was informed that while the light was on the air bags would not function.the vehicle has not been crashed and it would appear this is a safety issue that VW should address and repair.R.

- Glendale, AZ, USA

No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Cordova, TN, USA

While driving the air bag indicator light illuminated on the the dashboard, vehicle was taken to Volkswagen where consumer was informed that vehicles of this make and model needed a supplemental wiring harness installed in the steering column because of a problem with the connector as shipped from the factory, consumer is unaware of any recalls for this condition.

- Fairfax Station, VA, USA

Air bag indicator light on dasboard became illuminated. Took car to dealer who informed me that VW's need supplemental wiring harness installed in steering column because of a problem with the connection as shippped from the factory. Dealer says "most" VW new Jettas have this problem and charged $90 to install new connector. If this is true shouldn't VW have to recall because it is a safety system? nlm

- Fairfax Station, VA, USA

Vehicle burns oil (doing so for 9 mos now), dealer has been running "test" on car for 4 mos. Said may have to replace engine. Air bag light on first day owning, told to wait 2wks for an appt at which was told car unsafe to drive. Transmission difficult to shift/acceleration (making turns, entering highways, etc.)

- Wakefield, RI, USA

While driving down the road airbag light comes and shuts down the airbag system.contacted dealer and manufacturer.

- Crestwood, IL, USA