Convertible, gasoline, FWD/Front-Wheel Drive, built in Mexico. Owner complaints on file from Jun 24, 2025 to Jul 24, 2025.
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| Campaign | Filed | Subject | Component | Vehicles | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V-834 | Oct 30, 2024 | Driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity,… | Airbags | 248,330 | Part replacement |
| 19V-615 | Aug 22, 2019 | 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… | Electrical system | 679,027 | Repair or modification |
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2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint 11675887The contact owns a 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated while driving 15 MPH, several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V834000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.
NHTSA complaint 11668911Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.