2015 Volkswagen Beetle air bags problems
42 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2015 Volkswagen Beetle — 51% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“I have been trying to get the recall fixed since I purchased my vehicle in July 2023. For nearly two years, I have received repeated letters from Volkswagen urging me to have the recall addressed. However, despite calling every two months to schedule an appointment, I am always told that the part…”
filed Jun 26, 2025
“The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (AIR BAGS); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of…”
filed Jun 17, 2025
“My car is subject to the Takata Air Bag recall. Due to the age of the vehicle, and the hot climate where I live (California), I am in fear for my safety especially with summer around the corner. "The Old Farmer's Almanac forecasts a "scorcher" with hotter-than-normal temperatures across most of the U.S., including…”
filed Jun 6, 2025
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 22V945000 · Dec 21, 2022
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% |
| 2014 Beetle | 15 | 30% |
| 2013 Beetle | 32 | 36% |
| 2012 Beetle | 12 | 18% |
| 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 2015 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.