| Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 22V945000 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Consequence | An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death. |
| Remedy | Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 17, 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. |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Mfr Report Date | 20120215 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 19V615000 |
| Summary | 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 shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in 'Park.' |
| Consequence | Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than 'Park' increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash. |
| Remedy | Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2. |
| 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. |
Data updated January 2023
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Recall FAQs (show)
Q: Does the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have any vehicle recalls?
A: Yes, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls?
A: The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls include: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE.
A: Yes, the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has atleast 6 recalls.Q: What are the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls?
A: The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls include: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE.