2016 Volkswagen Beetle air bags problems
35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 2016 Volkswagen Beetle — 73% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the vehicle was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags); however, the repair failed to prevent a failure. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced an air bag failure shortly after the recall repair. The…”
filed Sep 3, 2026
“ABS module is defective. This results in numerous warning lights, including abs, traction control, airbags, tire pressure warning, check engine light, epc light, and speed control usability. I have no working abs, seat belt, or traction control, which is a safety issue. There was a previous safety…”
filed Jun 25, 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Beetle | 42 | 51% |
| 2014 Beetle | 15 | 30% |
| 2013 Beetle | 33 | 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 2016 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.