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- AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
The driver's side front airbag inflator can rupture because its propellant degrades over time when exposed to high humidity, high temperatures, and repeated temperature swings. Under these conditions the inflator may explode when the airbag deploys, sending sharp metal fragments toward the driver or other occupants. Such an explosion can cause serious injury or death.
Volkswagen will notify owners of affected vehicles, and authorized dealers will replace the driver's front airbag at no cost to you. The recall began March 19, 2021. You can contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and reference recall number 69BC.
We recommend checking your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm whether it has an open recall, and scheduling the free repair at an authorized dealer.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Volkswagen Beetle | 201220132014 |
|---|---|
| Volkswagen Beetle Convertible | 201220132014 |