VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE (2019) recall — Air Bags
Volkswagen recalls 2019 Beetle air bags that may explode due to humidity and heat exposure, risking serious injury or death. Owners must have the air bag module replaced free by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Beetle models with a driver's side air bag that could explode from humidity and heat exposure, potentially causing serious injury or death. Owners must have the air bag module replaced at a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224483-volkswagen-2019-beetle-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224483-volkswagen-2019-beetle-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #24V834000
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“Volkswagen 2019 Beetle Air Bag Recall: Risk of Serious Injury.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224483-volkswagen-2019-beetle-air-bag-recall-risk-of-serious-injury. Based on NHTSA recall #24V834000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24V834000).
Why it’s dangerous
The driver's side air bag inflator can explode after long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes. This may cause sharp metal fragments to strike the driver or passengers, leading to serious injury or death.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Volkswagen Beetles are affected. Drivers are at higher risk due to the air bag's location.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2019 Beetle has a driver's side air bag module with recall numbers 69EG, 69GQ, or 69E6. The recall was notified to owners in December 2024.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Air Bag Module
Immediately stop using the driver's side air bag module until the replacement is completed.
Contact Volkswagen
Call Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to schedule a replacement.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is my 2019 Beetle being recalled?
The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to long-term exposure to high humidity, heat, and temperature changes, risking serious injury or death.
How do I know if my Beetle is affected?
Your 2019 Beetle is affected if it has recall numbers 69EG, 69GQ, or 69E6, as notified in December 2024.
What should I do if I own a 2019 Beetle?
Contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 to have the driver's side air bag module replaced free of charge.
Contact Volkswagen
We’ve drafted a message you can send Volkswagen to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 24V834000 — Volkswagen Volkswagen Hello, I own a Volkswagen that is covered by recall 24V834000 from Volkswagen. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #24V834000 (October 30, 2024)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.