2017–2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2017–2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2006–2017 Volkswagen Passat Recall: Driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant…
NHTSA campaign 24V834000 · Air Bags · filed Oct 30, 2024 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Beetle, Beetle Convertible, 2012-2014 Passat, 2017 Passat Wagon, and 2006-2007 Passat Sedan vehicles. The driver's side frontal 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.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the driver's side front air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 4, 2024. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69EG, 69GQ, and 69E6.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Beetle | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen | Beetle Convertible | 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Volkswagen | Passat | 2006, 2007, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2017 |
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 24V834000 (manufacturer number 69EG,69GQ,69E6). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.