The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V834000 (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.
The worst 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags2
- Electrical1
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- Airbags2
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Air bags: frontal: driver side: inflator module
- What is wrong
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal 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 front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1‑800‑893‑5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Recall number 24V834000 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: anti-theft: control module
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 19V615000 · Recall details
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Technical service bulletins for the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 485
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Prevent Sporatic Misfire Faults.
- Checking engine oil level.
- Reprogramming Control Module process
- Engine missfire diagnostic aid
- Identifying and Mixing Volkswagen Engine Coolants
- Safety Related Inquiry and Reporting
- Suggested fuel additive
- Permission to change Daily Order upgraded to RED Order
- Differences between a leak and seepage
- This is a notice for software changes with the ODIS diagnostic program to correct the communication during...
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What 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V834000 (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 not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
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Questions about the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible
Is the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, fewer than a typical Beetle Convertible model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible?
Airbags, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible have?
2 recalls, covering air bags and electrical system.
Was there a recall on the 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible airbags?
Yes, 1 recall: 24V834000. 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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