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2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible airbags problems

11 complaints (100% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints
11
of this car's complaints
100%
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Volkswagen Beetle Convertible airbags problems in other years

20132014201520162017

Related recalls

Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator moduleReported December 21, 2022 · 37,558 vehicles affected
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 · Recall details

What 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 15, 2023 · Airbags · IN

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Sep 15, 2023 · Airbags · NY

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Aug 25, 2023 · Airbags · MS

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 10, 2023 · Airbags · MA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Jul 3, 2023 · Airbags · FL

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 30, 2023 · Airbags · FL

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 19, 2023 · Airbags · OH

The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 4, 2023 · Airbags · FL

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Apr 12, 2023 · Airbags · NV

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed Mar 31, 2023 · Airbags · FL

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceed a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact that had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Questions about the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible airbags

Does the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have airbags problems?

Owners have filed 11 complaints about the airbags of the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 100% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible airbags problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible airbags?

Yes, 1 recall: 22V945000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have bad airbags?

The Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model years with the most airbags complaints are 2015 (12 complaints) and 2016 (11 complaints).

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