Airbag / belt tensioner fault (amber seated occupant)

Questions about the Airbag / belt tensioner fault (amber seated occupant) symbol

What does the Airbag / belt tensioner fault (amber seated occupant) symbol mean on Volkswagen cars?

Lit continuously yellow: there is a fault in the airbag or belt tensioner system; have it checked straight away. If it lights for about 4 seconds after ignition on and then flashes for about 12 seconds, the system has been switched off with a diagnostic tool. It also lights briefly at ignition on as a function check.

What does the Airbag / belt tensioner fault (amber seated occupant) symbol mean on CUPRA cars?

The lamp on the instrument cluster indicates a fault in the airbag or seat belt tensioner system. It lights up briefly when the ignition is switched on; if it stays on or flashes, have the system checked immediately.

Does the Airbag / belt tensioner fault (amber seated occupant) symbol mean the same on every appliance?

No. On Volkswagen cars it means: Airbag or belt tensioner fault. On CUPRA cars it means: Fault in the airbag system or belt tensioners.

What does the Airbag / belt tensioner fault (amber seated occupant) symbol look like?

Amber: outline seated occupant with seat belt, a solid round airbag in front of the head and a short dash at the right. It is also called “Airbag fault”, “Belt tensioner fault” and “SRS warning”.

Checked against the source · Nov 11, 2026 · How we verify

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