2016 Volkswagen Beetle recalls
The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle is affected by 3 safety recall campaigns in NHTSA's records.
At a glance
- Recall campaigns
- 3
- Most recent
- December 21, 2022
Source: NHTSA recall records
Recall campaigns
| Campaign | Reported | Part | Problem | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22V-945 | December 21, 2022 | Air bags (frontal, driver side, inflator module) | 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. | 37,558 |
| 19V-615 | August 22, 2019 | Electrical system (ignition, anti-theft, control module) | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the… | 679,027 |
| 15V-705 | October 26, 2015 | Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum) | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. | 91,867 |