# Recalls that may apply to the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle

A recall listed here may apply to a vehicle of this year, make and model. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle: check the VIN with the official lookups.

## United States (NHTSA), as of 2026-10-19

- [20V785000](/recalls/nhtsa/20V785000.md), 2020-12-16: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain 2012\-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible 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.
- [19V679000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V679000.md), 2019-09-25: UNKNOWN OR OTHER. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007\-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011\-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008\-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008\-2010 and 2012\-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008\-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles.  Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements. Built 2011\-12\-11 to 2012\-12\-03.
- [19V615000](/recalls/nhtsa/19V615000.md), 2019-08-22: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI\-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE; STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI\-THEFT DEVICE. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain 2015\-2019 GTI, 2015\-2016 and 2018\-2019 Golf, 2012\-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017\-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011\-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry.  A build\-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the transmission shift lever is not in "Park." Built 2011\-06\-10 to 2016\-07\-29.
- [14V656000](/recalls/nhtsa/14V656000.md), 2014-10-20: SUSPENSION:REAR. Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. \(Volkswagen\) is recalling certain model year 2011\-2013 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012\-2013 Beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013.  The durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such as a result of a rear or side\-rear impact crash. Built 2011\-03\-17 to 2013\-07\-16.
- [12V540000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V540000.md), 2012-11-15: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE\-INACTIVE. Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012\-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats.  If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
- [12V331000](/recalls/nhtsa/12V331000.md), 2012-07-16: TIRES. VOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2012 BEETLE VEHICLES.  SOME VEHICLES MAY BE EQUIPPED WITH SUMMER TIRES THAT FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS 110 "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS" AND 139 "NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES."

## Canada (Transport Canada), as of 2026-10-19

- [2021017](/recalls/tc/2021017.md), 2021-01-21: Airbag. Issue: On certain vehicles, long\-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, may eventually degrade the propellant contained in the driver\-front airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. If the airbag inflator ruptures, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants or cause damage to the airbag assembly, preventing its proper function.  Safety Risk: If the vehicle is involved in a crash requiring an airbag deployment, the airbag inflator could rupture and create a risk of injury.  Corrective Action: Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to replace the driver\-front airbag . Note: The Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. This recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk. It is expected that all airbag inflators will be replaced before their function would be affected.
- [2019423](/recalls/tc/2019423.md), 2019-08-22: Powertrain. Issue: On certain vehicles, a build\-up of silicate on the shift lever switch could cause the transmission to detect that it is in the Park position when it isn't. This could allow the ignition key to be removed when the transmission is not in the Park position. If the parking brake is not applied, this could allow the car to roll away.  Safety Risk: If the transmission position is not displayed correctly, a user may not know that the vehicle is not in the PARK position. If the parking brake is not applied, this  could create a risk of a vehicle roll\-away and increase the risk of a crash.  Corrective Actions: The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer to have a new shift lever micro switch and control unit installed.
- [2014464](/recalls/tc/2014464.md), 2014-10-20: Suspension. On certain vehicles, if the rear axle trailing arms are damaged in a rear or side\-rear impact crash and a repair facility does not correctly diagnose or replace damaged rear axle components, rear trailing arm durability could be reduced, which could result in a sudden fracture of the trailing arm. This could lead to a loss of vehicle control, which could increase the risk of a crash causing injury and/or damage to property.  Correction: Dealers will install a sheet metal inlay on both rear axle trailing arms.  The inlay is designed to help prevent the sudden loss of vehicle control should a rear axle trailing arm fracture occur if undiagnosed/unrepaired damage exists from a previous rear or side\-rear impact/crash.
- [2012389](/recalls/tc/2012389.md), 2012-11-15: Airbag. Certain vehicles with leather sport seats may be equipped with an incorrectly coded Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module in the front passenger location. If the seat gets wet, the control module may not properly detect a child car seat secured on the front passenger seat, and the front passenger airbag will not be deactivated as expected. In this case, the airbag light will remain off indicating that the passenger airbag is active. If, despite safety warnings and provincial regulations, a child was placed in a child car seat secured in the passenger front position, the active airbag could deploy in a crash causing potential injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the affected modules.
- [2012222](/recalls/tc/2012222.md), 2012-07-20: Tires. Certain vehicles were equipped with summer tires that fail to conform to Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard \(CMVSS\) 109 \- Passenger Car Tires, and CMVSS 110 – Tire Selection and Rims.  Improper tires may unwittingly be overloaded and/or under\-inflated, which could increase the risk of a vehicle crash causing property damage and/or personal injury.  Correction: Dealers will replace the tires.

## Check a VIN

- [NHTSA recall lookup by VIN, United States](https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls)
- [Transport Canada recall search, Canada](https://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/menu.aspx?lang=eng)

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