10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
89 miles

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle seat belts / air bags problems

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2015 Volkswagen Beetle Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #49

Jun 262024

Beetle

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Decatur, GA, USA

problem #48

Feb 162024

Beetle

  • miles
Unknown. I bought this vehicle used but I am concerned for my safety and that of any passengers I may ever have in the vehicle.

- Fort Myers, FL, USA

problem #47

Dec 202023

Beetle

  • miles
Dealer unable to perform recall 22V945. Unable to remedy this safety recall in a timely manner. Lack of parts. On a waiting list with no ETA for repair.

- Crescent City, CA, USA

problem #46

Nov 172023

Beetle

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 and determined that the contact had to pay for an additional repair that was preventing the dealer from completing the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and determined that the contact had to pay out of pocket for the original recall repair to be performed. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #45

Nov 012023

Beetle

  • miles
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 made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- King, NC, USA

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problem #44

Dec 042022

Beetle

  • miles
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. A local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Aldie, VA, USA

problem #43

Oct 112023

Beetle

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Apopka, FL, USA

problem #42

Apr 012023

Beetle

  • miles
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 time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Spring, TX, USA

problem #41

Sep 272023

Beetle

  • miles
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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Parkville, MO, USA

problem #40

Sep 182023

Beetle

  • miles
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 and determined that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Nashville, TN, USA

problem #39

Sep 132023

Beetle

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Portsmouth, RI, USA

problem #38

Jan 052023

Beetle

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the dealer was not contacted regarding the recall remedy or to confirm parts availability per the recall letter received informing the contact not to notify a dealer. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue as the number provided on the recall notice was unreachable. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Licking, MO, USA

problem #37

Sep 102023

Beetle

  • miles
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode causing sharp metal fragments to strike driver and passengers which may cause death. This has been a known issue since January 2023. To date there is no known repair available? This is unacceptable.

- Studio City, CA, USA

problem #36

Jan 252023

Beetle

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Ludowici, GA, USA

problem #35

Aug 222023

Beetle

  • miles
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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Des Moines, IA, USA

problem #34

Jan 272023

Beetle

  • miles
The recall for the driver's airbag was announced in late January. I received notice in February and a remedy is still not available. I've not been able to drive my car for 6 months. I do not think 6+ months is a "timely manner" and would like to file a formal complaint against VW.

- Edgecomb, ME, USA

problem #33

Aug 182023

Beetle

  • miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. 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, and the contact was informed that the part for the recall repair was not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #32

Dec 212022

Beetle

  • 0 miles
The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- Hartville, OH, USA

problem #31

Aug 022023

Beetle

  • miles
I just recently purchased this vehicle, which is a 2015 beetle and see that it has a air bag recall, but no fix is available yet. The car is now 8 years old, it is BS there still isnt a replacement and I am driving a death mobile where the airbag could explode at anytime and kill me with shrapnel

- Defuniak Springs, FL, USA

problem #30

Dec 212022

Beetle

  • miles
Takata recall. The contact owns a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact received notification of the NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V945000 (Air Bags) however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. An undisclosed dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

- South Pasadena, FL, USA

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