2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Recalls
Recall information provided by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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AIR BAGS: FRONTAL
Running Sequence Number: 157579
Campaign Number: 20V785000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: 69BC
Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 105652
Date Owner Notified: Mar 19, 2021
INFLUENCED_BY: ODI
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Dec 16, 2020
Record Creation Date: Dec 16, 2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. 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 cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000107568004226365000000257
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: Driver Frontal Airbag
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: Driver Frontal Airbag
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: MASTER CYLINDER
Running Sequence Number: 149665
Campaign Number: 20E064000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS: MASTER CYLINDER
Manufacturer: Tenneco Automotive
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: E
Potential Number of Units Affected: 38
Date Owner Notified: Oct 30, 2020
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Sep 23, 2020
Record Creation Date: Sep 8, 2020
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. The fluid seal crimp on the master cylinder may be insufficient, causing brake fluid to leak or the cylinder to come apart.
Consequence: If there is a brake fluid leak, it can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Beck/Arnley will notify the distributors that sold the master cylinders and will work with the distributors to notify the end users. Affected master cylinders will be exchanged for a new master cylinder (part number 072-9990), free of charge. The recall began October 30, 2020. Owners may contact Tenneco customer service at 1-800-625-9319.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000105308004226365000000072
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Running Sequence Number: 141705
Campaign Number: 19V679000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: 01D7
Component Name: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Dec 11, 2011
End Date of Manufacturing: Dec 3, 2012
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 113
Date Owner Notified: Nov 6, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Sep 25, 2019
Record Creation Date: Sep 26, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. 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.
Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 18V-329.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000099667001426769000000365
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: ANTI-THEFT: CONTROL MODULE
Running Sequence Number: 143715
Campaign Number: 19V615000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: 37M2
Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: IGNITION: ANTI-THEFT: CONTROL MODULE
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jun 10, 2011
End Date of Manufacturing: Jul 29, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 679027
Date Owner Notified: Nov 19, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Aug 22, 2019
Record Creation Date: Aug 22, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 114
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. 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."
Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000099289001426769000000215
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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STEERING: COLUMN LOCKING: ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Running Sequence Number: 143716
Campaign Number: 19V615000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: 37M2
Component Name: STEERING: COLUMN LOCKING: ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Jun 10, 2011
End Date of Manufacturing: Jul 29, 2016
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 679027
Date Owner Notified: Nov 19, 2019
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Aug 22, 2019
Record Creation Date: Aug 22, 2019
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 114
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. 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."
Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000099289001426769000000004
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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SUSPENSION: REAR
Running Sequence Number: 104016
Campaign Number: 14V656000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: N/A
Component Name: SUSPENSION: REAR
Manufacturer: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Begin Date of Manufacturing: Mar 17, 2011
End Date of Manufacturing: Jul 16, 2013
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 442066
Date Owner Notified: Apr 7, 2015
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Oct 20, 2014
Record Creation Date: Oct 20, 2014
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013. The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side-rear impact crash.
Consequence: The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on the rear axle trailing arms designed to prevent a sudden loss of control in the event of trailing arm sudden fracture, free of charge. The recall began April 7, 2015. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000056970001426769000000045
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Running Sequence Number: 91407
Campaign Number: 12V540000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: 69i9/W6
Component Name: AIR BAGS: FRONTAL: SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2471
Date Owner Notified: Jan 9, 2013
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Nov 15, 2012
Record Creation Date: Nov 15, 2012
Regulation Part Number: N/A
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: N/A
Summary: Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
Consequence: If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Notes: Volkswagen's campaign recall number is 69i9/W6.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall Component ID: 000051013001426769000000258
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No
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TIRES
Running Sequence Number: 92192
Campaign Number: 12V331000
Make: VOLKSWAGEN
Model: BEETLE
Year: 2012
MFR Campaingn Number: 44K8/W4
Component Name: TIRES
Manufacturer: VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC
Begin Date of Manufacturing: N/A
End Date of Manufacturing: N/A
Vehicle, Equipment or Tire Report: V
Potential Number of Units Affected: 83
Date Owner Notified: Sep 12, 2012
INFLUENCED_BY: MFR
Manufacturers of Recalled Vehicles: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Report Received Date: Jul 16, 2012
Record Creation Date: Jul 16, 2012
Regulation Part Number: 571
Federal Motor Safety Standard Number: 105
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 Component ID: 000047213001426769000000300
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Name: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Description: N/A
Manufacturer-Supplied Component Part Number: N/A
Do Not Drive: No
Park Outside: No