2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle, Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: Air Bags recall
NHTSA campaign 22V945000 · 38K units potentially affected · filed Dec 21, 2022
What's wrong
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Why it matters
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V945000
- Manufacturer no.
- 69EM
- Manufacturer
- Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.
- Component
- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
- Units affected
- 37,558
- Report received
- Dec 21, 2022
- Owner letters
- Oct 26, 2023
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Volkswagen Beetle 2015, 2016
- Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2015, 2016