NHTSA recall 20V-785 (20V785000)
air bags recall reported December 16, 2020 - about 105,652 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 20V785000
- Also written as
- 20V-785
- Manufacturer number
- 69BC
- Reported
- December 16, 2020
- Vehicles affected
- ~105,652
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 20V-785 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.