Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls
NHTSA's records list 6 safety recalls covering the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible since Nov. 1, 2016, for model years 2008-2010, 2012-2019. The most recent was reported to NHTSA on Oct. 30, 2024. 1 of them carried a “Do not drive” or “Park outside” warning.
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2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 2
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 3
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Insufficient Coating on Brake Caliper Pistons
Component: service brakes, hydraulic. 10,225 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 2
- Driver's Side Front Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 248,330 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 2
- Driver's Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 37,558 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 2
- Driver's Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 37,558 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 2
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 105,652 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 3
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 105,652 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 3
- Driver Side Air Bag Inflator May Explode
Component: air bags. 105,652 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
- Key May Be Removed When Not In Park
Component: electrical system. 679,027 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2010 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls 1
- Modifications to Vehicles Made Them Noncompliant
Component: unknown or other. 113 vehicles potentially affected. Links to NHTSA's record.
Counted and listed by the Tribune's code from NHTSA's recall records. A recall appears under every model year it covers.