Driving today, turning at an intersection, hear an audible click that came from the steering wheel like a rubber band snapping sound. Instant airbag error, no front assist and start stop error. Didn’t go away after a turn off or turn on, also there hours later.

Am I terribly unlucky and the clock spring has let go? I know has been in the media for earlier model VW’s.

Has this happened to anyone else? Repair prices? I’m about 8 months out of warranty..

I’ve got a OBD11 at home that I’m yet to scan.
Is it worth going through a dealer to try for goodwill? They have estimated to be $1500 parts and labor fml