Airbags complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2016 Volkswagen Beetle has 42 NHTSA airbags complaints and 1 airbags-related recall.
42
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles. The driver's side air bag infl...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | AIR BAGS | I purchased a 2016 VW Beetle, used, in March of 2025. Over the past few weeks, I have received mu... |
| Oct 23, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Oct 19, 2023 | AIR BAGS | We have been attempting to have the car in for this recall - however both the dealership and regiona... |
| Sep 26, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Sep 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Ca... |
| Sep 8, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Aug 25, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Ca... |
| Aug 23, 2023 | AIR BAGS | See attached document for complaint |
| Aug 15, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Numbe... |
| Jul 17, 2023 | AIR BAGS | airbag recall still not having a solution |
| Jul 13, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA... |
| Jul 11, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Subject: Urgent Request for Immediate Assistance: Inoperable Car due to Airbag Recall Dear National... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notificat... |
| Jul 3, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notificat... |
| Jul 1, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA... |
| May 19, 2023 | AIR BAGS | The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Ca... |
| Apr 26, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata Recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA... |
| Mar 31, 2023 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notificat... |
| Mar 28, 2023 | AIR BAGS | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE AIR BAGS. THE CONSUMER STATED VW IS N... |
| Mar 8, 2023 | AIR BAGS | 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO AIR BAG INFLATOR SAFETY RECALL. |