Recall 20V785000: 2012–2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 16, 2020

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

105,652vehicles

Model years

2012–2014

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible 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.

Possible consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle65 complaints
• 2013 Volkswagen Beetle93 complaints
• 2014 Volkswagen Beetle50 complaints
• 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible0 complaints
• 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible8 complaints
• 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible4 complaints