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2015-2016 Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recall: inflator module

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 21, 2022. It covers about 37,558 vehicles.

vehicles affected
37,558
reported
Dec 21, 2022
owners notified
Oct 26, 2023
related complaints
100

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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. 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.

Recall number 22V945000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 100 complaints about airbags problems.

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Questions about recall 22V945000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Beetle Convertible inflator module?

Yes. Recall 22V945000, reported on December 21, 2022, covers about 37,558 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 22V945000?

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.

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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