Volkswagen Beetle, Beetle Convertible (2015-2016): Air bags
Recall 22V945000 · Dec 21, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
37,558
vehicles affected
37,558
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 22V945000
- Date
- Dec 21, 2022
- Maker
- Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
- Units affected
- 37,558
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Air bags > Frontal > Driver side > Inflator module
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
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.
What can happen
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 4 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2015-2016 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle Convertible | 2015-2016 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 22V945000?
2 models: Volkswagen Beetle (2015-2016), Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (2015-2016), about 37,558 vehicles in all.
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.
What can happen?
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.