NHTSA recall 22V-945 (22V945000)
air bags recall reported December 21, 2022 - about 37,558 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 22V945000
- Also written as
- 22V-945
- Manufacturer number
- 69EM
- Reported
- December 21, 2022
- Vehicles affected
- ~37,558
- Component
- air bags
What is being recalled
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.
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)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 22V-945 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.