Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
6 recalls found for the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 42 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
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Newest Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls
- Oct 30, 202424V834000Air bags248,330 vehiclesVolkswagen Passat, Beetle and 1 more model
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…
- Dec 21, 202222V945000Air bags37,558 vehiclesVolkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible
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…
- Dec 16, 202020V785000Air bags105,652 vehiclesVolkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible
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…
- Sep 25, 201919V679000Unknown or other113 vehiclesVolkswagen Jetta, Beetle and 5 more models
Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.
- Aug 22, 201919V615000Electrical system, steering679,027 vehiclesVolkswagen Beetle, Beetle Convertible and 4 more models
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."
- Jun 1, 201818V369000Service brakes, hydraulic10,225 vehiclesVolkswagen Atlas, Volkswagen Beetle and 7 more models
The brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.
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