VW SRS Warning Light: Airbag System Alert Decoded

I had a similar issue with my 2016 VW Polo last year. Having some experience with airbag sensor problems, I first tried the basic troubleshooting steps, but the SRS light stayed on. The crash sensor system needs to work perfectly for safety, so I took it to my regular workshop. They ran a diagnostic scan which revealed a loose connection in the wiring harness under the driver seat, pretty common issue in these VW models. The airbag deployment system was fine, just the connection needed fixing. Total repair cost was 95€, mainly for diagnosis and fixing the cable connection. Much better than replacing the entire SRS module or airbag components. Before suggesting more specific solutions, could you share: Have you had any work done under the seats recently? Can you check if the SRS light flashes or stays constant? Did this start after hitting a large bump or pothole? Does your model have seat occupancy sensors? The restraint system is crucial for safety, so best not to delay getting it checked. These symptoms can point to different issues depending on the exact configuration of your car.

Just had the 60000km service done recently, so I can confirm everything was working fine before that. The SRS light remains constant rather than flashing. Your experience sounds quite similar to mine, the car safety warning appeared right after that service interval. The airbag repair situation is concerning since no work was done under the seats during maintenance. Your mention of the crash sensor wiring makes me think the technicians might have disturbed something while doing the regular checks. Based on what you described about the wiring harness, I will get the SRS light issue checked specifically. Good to know the potential cost is reasonable if its just a connection problem rather than a complete vehicle safety system failure. Thanks for the detailed perspective on your repair experience, helps narrow down where to look first.

Thanks for the follow-up. Since you mentioned the SRS light appeared right after service, this strengthens my suspicion about disturbed wiring connections. In my case with the VW Polo, I actually discovered the technicians had slightly moved the wiring harness while doing an unrelated check under the seat. Looking at your situation, the constant SRS light rather than flashing matches exactly what I experienced with the loose connection. The airbag recall campaigns from a few years ago rarely affect these newer VW models, so I would not worry too much about a major restraint system failure. Since the timing coincides with your service visit, I suggest: Ask the same workshop to check it as they should cover this under service warranty, Request specifically to inspect the wiring connections under both front seats, Have them run a full crash sensor diagnostic scan, Make sure they clear any stored SRS codes after fixing the issue The fact that no actual work was done under the seats during maintenance but the problem started right after really points to accidental disturbance of the system during routine checks. Should be a straightforward fix like in my case.

Based on what everyone shared, I will have the same workshop check the wiring since the car safety warning started right after their service. Their diagnostic scan should quickly show if its just a loose connection they disturbed during maintenance. Your Polo repair case gives me confidence this is likely a simple airbag system wiring issue rather than a major vehicle safety concern. The constant SRS light matches your symptoms exactly, and the 95€ repair cost seems reasonable if it turns out to be similar. I will insist they check under both front seats and clear any stored codes after fixing the connection. Since this started immediately after their service work, I expect them to handle this under warranty rather than charging for a problem they likely caused during routine maintenance. Really helpful to hear about your actual repair experience, saved me from worrying about potential airbag deployment failures or more serious restraint system problems. Will update once they check the wiring harness connections.