Volkswagen 2017 Beetle: Incorrect Tire Label May Cause Overloading Risk
Volkswagen recalls 2017 Beetle vehicles with incorrect tire labels that could lead to overloading, affecting handling and increasing crash risk. Owners must contact customer service for a free label fix.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2017 Beetle vehicles because their tire information labels may be incorrect, potentially causing overloading that could lead to handling issues or tire damage and increase crash risk. This affects owners who bought the vehicle between March 2017 and the recall start date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226475-volkswagen-2017-beetle-incorrect-tire-label-may-cause-overloading-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226475-volkswagen-2017-beetle-incorrect-tire-label-may-cause-overloading-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V136000
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“Volkswagen 2017 Beetle: Incorrect Tire Label May Cause Overloading Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226475-volkswagen-2017-beetle-incorrect-tire-label-may-cause-overloading-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V136000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V136000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's tire information label may show incorrect tire specifications, leading to overloading. This can cause handling problems or tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2017 Volkswagen Beetles with incorrect tire labels are most at risk. The recall applies to vehicles purchased between March 2017 and the recall start date.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a tire information label on the vehicle that shows incorrect tire specifications. The recall began March 30, 2017, and affects 2017 Beetle models.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Volkswagen Customer Service
Call 1-800-893-5298 to get a free corrected tire label installed by a dealer.
What NHTSA says to do
Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install a corrected tire information label, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for the recall is 01B9.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 55 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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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 #17V136000 (February 3, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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.
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