VW Taos SRS Warning Light Stays On Mysteriously

Had a similar automotive safety issue with my 2019 VW T-Cross. The SRS light came on unexpectedly, which was concerning since airbag system reliability is crucial for vehicle safety. After some basic checks at home, took it to a workshop where they diagnosed a faulty wiring connection in the airbag system. The issue was specifically related to loose cable connections under the driver seat, which can trigger the airbag warning lamp. The repair involved reconnecting and securing the SRS system wiring properly, costing 95€ for the service. Since airbag deployment systems are critical safety components, its best to have this checked promptly by a qualified technician. These issues can sometimes be as simple as loose connections but could indicate more serious airbag repair needs. What trim level is your Taos? Can you also share the exact month of manufacture? This information would help determine if your vehicle falls under any specific service campaigns or recalls. Also, since yours is a 2021, definitely check your warranty status as this type of issue might be covered.

Thanks for sharing your experience. My Taos has the SEL Premium trim and was manufactured in March 2021. Just had the 30k service done recently at 33121km. Your feedback about the wiring connection sounds promising, especially since there was no incident that triggered my airbag sensor warning. Good to know it might be a straightforward airbag repair rather than a complete system replacement. Will contact the dealer to verify warranty coverage before proceeding with any repairs. Getting this resolved quickly is a priority given how critical airbag systems are for vehicle safety. If anyone else has encountered similar issues with a 2021 Taos, would appreciate hearing about your repair experience as well.

Thanks for providing those details about your Taos SEL Premium. The manufacturing date and recent service history helps narrow things down. When my T-Cross had the crash sensor issue, it happened shortly after regular maintenance too, which suggests the warning could be related to disturbed wiring during service work. The airbag warning lamp behavior sounds very similar to what I experienced. Since no incident triggered the SRS light, and given the timing after your service, I strongly suspect its also a wiring connection issue in the restraint system. The diagnostic codes from my repair showed the loose connection was creating intermittent signal breaks that the airbag sensor interpreted as a fault. Worth mentioning that after my initial 95€ repair, I had the workshop perform a full system scan to verify all crash sensors were communicating properly. This extra step gave peace of mind that the entire SRS system was functioning correctly. Since your vehicle is newer than mine was when this happened, definitely pursue the warranty coverage first. The repair process should be fairly quick, my T-Cross was back same day once they identified the exact connection causing the fault.

Thanks for the detailed information about your experience. The timing of this SRS light issue after my 30k service does make me think it could be related to disturbed wiring, just like in your case. I really appreciate knowing that your airbag repair was relatively straightforward and didnt require major component replacement. I just called my VW dealer and confirmed my warranty is still active. They mentioned theyll need to perform a complete airbag sensor diagnostic scan to pinpoint the exact cause of the SRS light. Have an appointment scheduled for next week. Its reassuring to hear your repair was completed same-day. Hoping my crash sensor or wiring issue will be similarly straightforward to fix. Will update the forum once I know what caused my airbag warning lamp and what the fix entailed, in case others run into similar problems with their Taos. Again, really helpful to hear about your experience, gives me a much better idea of what to expect when I take it in. The fact that no incident triggered my restraint system warning does suggest its likely a wiring or connection issue rather than actual airbag failure.