Airbag light on and message ... error airbag. Came on for no reason.

You need it read with diagnostic tool, and they do come on for a reason sadly.

 

 

Just bear in mind you need someone with Hex CAN v2 as you have a newer car.

Cheers, guessed it was bad news!!

2 minutes ago, caserta said:

Cheers, guessed it was bad news!!

Could just be a single wire causing trouble, just you need to use a scanner to locate which airbag is faulting, and what code is stored to find the fault (short to Earth/open circuit)

It might even pay you to invest in a VCDS scanner, given cost of dealer visits.

It can't be any of your suggestions as the OP has stated it came on for no reason

 

The vehicle must be haunted 😆

 

Editted, I see you have already corrected him 😳

Thanks for info gents. I'm a bit ancient for all the tech so regretfully booking into vw dealer. It it was not an MOT potential failure I wouldn't bother.

Just now, caserta said:

Thanks for info gents. I'm a bit ancient for all the tech so regretfully booking into vw dealer. It it was not an MOT potential failure I wouldn't bother.

You might be better to find an independant, dealer might follow the diagnostic software chapter and verse..

 

"Needs a new XYZ" So open wallet surgery.