2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible has 2 recalls, both concerning the same critical defect: the driver's side airbag inflator can explode and send sharp metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death. The inflator's propellant degrades over time when exposed to high heat and humidity, building pressure that can cause the unit to rupture rather than deploy safely. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue, which is why two separate recall campaigns address this same problem.