Recall 20V-785
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recalled the 2012 to 2014 Volkswagen Beetle and 1 other model: Air bags (frontal).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 20V-785
- Reported
- December 16, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- 105,652 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
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-[removed]. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Volkswagen Beetle 2012 to 2014
- Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 2012 to 2014