2012 Volkswagen Beetle Recalls
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID: 20V785000
RECALL DATE: 2020-12-16
SUMMARY
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.
CONSEQUENCES
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.
COMPONENT AFFECTED
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
NOTES
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
