2012 Volkswagen Beetle air bags problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle — 18% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I received a recall notification dated Dec. 16, 2020 for my 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. The notification was for a replacement of the driver's side airbag which could explode due to high temperature or humidity. These condition exist on the Big Island of Hawaii where the car is located, but there are…”
filed Sep 17, 2021
“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2012 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V785000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…”
filed Aug 23, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after…Campaign 20V785000 · Dec 16, 2020
- If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly…Campaign 12V540000 · Nov 15, 2012
Related service bulletins
Inquiries
V6919012010479_17 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 11, 2026
Air Bags problems in other Beetle years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Beetle | 34 | 72% |
| 2015 Beetle | 42 | 51% |
| 2014 Beetle | 15 | 30% |
| 2013 Beetle | 32 | 36% |
| 2009 Beetle | 5 | 15% |
| 2008 Beetle | 7 | 12% |
| 2007 Beetle | 15 | 27% |
| 2006 Beetle | 10 | 8% |
| 2005 Beetle | 31 | 12% |
| 2004 Beetle | 73 | 21% |
| 2003 Beetle | 60 | 19% |
| 2002 Beetle | 43 | 26% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.