Recall 22V945000: 2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle and 1 other model

Report received

Dec 21, 2022

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.

Potentially affected

37,558vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

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 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.

Possible consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

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

• 2015 Volkswagen Beetle83 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle48 complaints
• 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible16 complaints
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible11 complaints