10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 12 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 9 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 12,276 miles
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Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, 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 manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Kensington, CT, USA
Takata recall: Was notified of the recall a few months ago (3-4), have not received a notification of resolution to fix this very dangerous airbag.
- Miami, FL, USA
Takata recall. Have not heard anything since April 2016 on the air bag recall and I am concerned about driving a car with faulty air bags.
- Olympia, WA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Orlando, FL, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags) was received in February of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Pennington, NJ, USA
I was informed by Volkswagen that my car had been listed as a recall for the airbags defect. I was told that there was no fix for the issue at the present but then received a letter saying I was eligible for an upgrade. When I went to the dealership to inquire, they informed me that I was eligible for the upgrade, trade up but would have to make a downpayment. I was told VW could not replace the airbag without having to replace the entire steering wheel, so they were offering the trade up. But they could not do anything for me without me putting more money down.
- Atlanta, GA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
- Whiteville, NC, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. While driving approximately 35 mph, the horn was pressed but failed to operate, in addition to other buttons on the steering wheel. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 15V483000 (air bags). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 55,000. Updated 10/13/16
- Fort Worth, TX, USA
My car has an open recall for the takata air bag situation. It' been open since February it's now August. As I understand it, the airbag apparatus is subject to corrosion in humid warm climates. I live in brevard county Florida, on the coast subject to high humidity and heat. My neighbor has an Acura which is also subject to the recall. Since Acura thinks more of it's clients they made arrangements for a rental car for them until the fix finally came in, in July. Maybe if VW had to do the same they may expedite my repair so my wife and I aren't risking our lives every time we have to drive our VW. Any help is welcomed.
- Rockledg, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the parts for the recall repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Cape Coral, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact stated that the recall notice for NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags) was received in March of 2016. After contacting the dealer and the manufacturer on multiple occasions, the contact was informed that the parts needed to repair the vehicle were still not available and no estimated time for receiving the parts could be given. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Dearfield, FL, USA
I received the recall notice back to February 9, 2016. However, remedy is still not yet available after almost six months. I am really disappointed about Volkswagen's execution and feel unsafe when driving my car.
- Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Takata recall I received notice concerning a recall on the airbag for my vehicle but when I called VW service several times, I was informed that the replacement part has not been made available. My concern is, if I or my daughter or husband was to get into an accident while driving the car and the airbag deploys, severely injuring or killing my family, instead of the airbag saving them, I'm going to file against VW. Because VW decided to wait and do their own investigation. I'm worried and I will be returning the car if this matter is not resolved immediately
- Austin, TX, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, the part needed to perform the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Toms River, NJ, USA
The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags); however, 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 manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available. Updated 10/04/16
- Miami, FL, USA
2014 Volkswagen Passat. Consumer writes in regards to driver airbag recall issues. The consumer stated she has not has use of the vehicle, since April 2016. The consumer referenced recall # 16V078000.
- Parrish, FL, USA
The contact owns a 2014 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. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- West Hills, CA, USA
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Passat. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16V078000 (air bags). The part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
- Woodland Hills, CA, USA
The contact owns a 2014 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 manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Worminster, PA, USA
- Evansville, IN, USA