Vw Beetle: USA Imported Vehicle Recall Driver Side Airbag Module Replacement
- Recalling firm
- VW
- Product
- Vehicles: VW BEETLE. Units affected: 4
- Reason
- USA Recall for Imported vehicles NITSA 20V785. Volkswagen has detected that on some USA Imported Beetle models that the driver front airbag inflator can explode due to propellant degradation that occurs after exposure to high absolute humidity high temperatures and high temperature cycling. An inflator explosion in these circumstances can result in injury to the driver or other occupants due to the ejection of metal fragments during the airbag explosion. Remedy: For safety reasons the driver airbag unit must be replaced. The work required will take approximately 1.5 hours and will of...
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2026-03-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/5e728203-4023-4007-af12-31932d5a3b5d