Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module

NHTSA recall 22V945000 · announced December 21, 2022 · filed by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · 37,558 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Volkswagen Beetle
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle
• 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
• 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.