Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls

6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

24V834000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high…Air bagsFree replacement248KunitsOct 202422V945000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…Air bagsFree replacement38KunitsDec 202220V785000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…Air bagsFree replacement106KunitsDec 202019V679000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with…OtherRefund / repurchase113unitsSep 201919V615000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the…ElectricalFree repair679KunitsAug 201918V369000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.Do not driveBrakes & stabilityFree repair10KunitsJun 2018