VW Touran Airbag Warning Light Fix & Repair Guide

I had a similar airbag sensor issue with my 2019 VW Tiguan just last month. Having some experience with VW electrical systems, I knew these warnings need immediate attention since they affect vehicle safety systems. After the airbag warning light came on, I took it to my regular workshop. The diagnostic scan revealed a faulty cable connection to the crash sensor unit. The issue was actually simpler than expected, just a loose plug connection that needed proper reconnection and cleaning. The total repair cost was 95€, mainly covering diagnostic time and labor. The airbag repair was completed within a couple hours. The technician mentioned this is relatively common with VW models from that generation due to the connector design. Since the fix, my airbag system has been working perfectly with no warning lights. For your Touran situation, could you share: Has the warning light been constant or does it flicker? Did any error codes show up in previous diagnostic scans? Have you had any recent work done near the airbag components? Did you notice this after any particular event (bump, weather change, etc)? This information would help determine if your issue is similar to what I experienced or if it might be something else in the car safety system.

Just had my last service at 113082km and faced the same restraint system warning. The light was constant, not flickering. Had it scanned and turned out the passenger seat occupancy sensor was faulty, quite common on these Tourans. Total repair came to 280€ for the new sensor and programming. No issues since the replacement. Worth checking the connector underneath the seat first though, sometimes it just needs cleaning and reseating. The car safety systems on these are generally reliable, but sensors can act up around this mileage. If the basic checks dont fix it, best to get a proper diagnostic done at a shop that knows their way around VW airbag repair.

Thanks for sharing your experience. You are right about the passenger seat occupancy sensor, that was actually my second guess for your original issue. These sensors are a crucial part of the SRS system and they do tend to fail around 100-120k km in many VW models. On my Tiguan, I initially thought it might be the seat sensor too, but I got lucky with just the loose crash sensor connection. The 280€ you paid sounds about right for the sensor replacement and programming, definitely better than the 400-500€ some dealers charge. For others reading who might face similar airbag warning lights: always start with checking the simple stuff like connector cleaning and proper seating before replacing parts. But never ignore these warnings since they directly impact vehicle safety. A proper diagnostic scan is essential to pinpoint whether its a crash sensor, occupancy sensor, or another component in the automotive safety system causing the SRS light to illuminate. Good to hear your Touran is back to full working order. The airbag repair seems to have solved it completely which is exactly what you want with safety systems.

Thanks for coming back with the details. Glad to hear the airbag warning light issue is sorted. Just wanted to update that I checked underneath my passenger seat yesterday and found some wiring that looked a bit corroded. Had it cleaned and the SRS light actually cleared without needing the full sensor replacement that I had. For anyone searching the forums later, the vehicle safety warning turned out cheaper than expected in my case. The shop cleaned and protected the connectors for 85€ total. Sometimes the simple fixes work best with these airbag system problems. Think I got lucky compared to your case where the occupancy sensor needed replacing. But at least now we have two documented fixes for the common Touran airbag warning light problems, either connector maintenance or sensor replacement. Both important automotive safety repairs that need proper attention. Thanks again for the suggestions that helped me narrow down the cause. Back to enjoying the car with properly functioning safety systems.