The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has 3 recalls, the most serious involving the driver's side airbag inflator, which can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin, causing serious injury or death.
A second recall applies to vehicles with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake, and keyless entry: the ignition system allows the key to be removed while the car is not in park, which can lead to the vehicle rolling away and striking someone. The third recall is a compliance filing covering a broad range of Volkswagen models, including certain Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles, where unspecified regulatory requirements were not met, carrying a general risk of crash, fire, or injury.