Driver side: inflator moduleRecall 22V-945 · Volkswagen vehicles
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. recall 22V-945 covers 37,558 Volkswagen vehicles for a driver side: inflator module problem, reported to NHTSA on December 21, 2022. The manufacturer's latest report (2025 Q3) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 22V945000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles 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.
The risk
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
The fix
Dealers will replace the driver's side air bag, free of charge. Owners notification letters were mailed October 26, 2023. Owners may contact Volkswagen's customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69EM.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
73%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
The investigation behind this recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureNHTSA