Hi,

 

I've had an error flash up on my 2015 vRS to do with the airbag.  I get "Error: Airbag" with the airbag symbol on the MFD every time I start my car and then the airbag light on the dash comes on.  I've tried clearing the error using OBDeleven but this doesn't work.  The attached photos show the message on the dash and also the error code on OBDeleven.

 

I took my car to a local VAG specialist and they plugged the car into VCDS and they also couldn't clear the fault.  They told me that the airbag control unit is faulty and I need a replacement.  Apparently the part costs £530 plus VAT and requires the dash to come off to access it so the total cost including labour will be around £900!  I've had the car for a year and a half and to my knowledge the car has never been in an accident.

 

I just wondered if anyone on here has had a similar issue?  I've done a search but can't see anyone who couldn't clear this fault.  I've got the car booked into my local Skoda dealer for a second opinion.

 

Thanks guys.

OBDEleven should be able to clear airbag faults and this is apparently a known issue that flags up from time to time.

 

That said, I have seen reference to the slip ring on the steering wheel too.

 

Skoda should be able to verify though. 

Hello! 

 

Help, please (hopefully). I've had exactly this issue, how did you resolve this? 

 

I have a 2015 Octavia Scout and the airbag light came on; error code reading the front and rear passenger airbags. I was told by Skoda that I would need the new part, again quoted £891. My local garage quoted £600, so of course, I went with them. The part has been replaced but the error code is still reading, so we think misdiagnosis from Skoda! Are Skoda just having everyone on with this ? 

 

Look forward to hearing from you. 

 

P

Hi, any joy with the airbag problem I've the same issue