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2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recall: frontal

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 16, 2020. It covers about 105,652 vehicles.

vehicles affected
105,652
reported
Dec 16, 2020
owners notified
Mar 19, 2021
related complaints
68

Air bags: frontal

What is wrong
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.

Recall number 20V785000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 68 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 20V785000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible frontal?

Yes. Recall 20V785000, reported on December 16, 2020, covers about 105,652 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 20V785000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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