Vehicle recall 12V331000 · July 16, 2012
2012 Volkswagen Beetle
Some vehicles may be equipped with summer tires that fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection and rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 beetle vehicles. Some vehicles may be equipped with summer tires that fail to comply with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection and rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles."
- Consequence
- Due to an error at the factory, the affected vehicles were produced with summer tires that are possibly not in compliance with federal motor vehicle safety standards 110 "tire selection & rims" and 139 "new pneumatic tires for light vehicles." in addition, customers may be unaware that their vehicle is equipped with summer performance tires. Summer tires have different grip and performance characteristics. These issues may lead to an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the noncompliant tires, free of charge. The safety recall began on September 12, 2012. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
- Notes
- Volkswagen's safety recall number is 44K8/W4.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236(TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V331000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 16, 2012
- Filed by
- VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
- Manufacturer campaign
- 44K8/W4
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 83
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Tires
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Volkswagen Beetle (2012): 2012
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