VOLKSWAGEN 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Brand
VOLKSWAGEN
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2013
VOLKSWAGEN OF AMERICA, INC is recalling certain 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE vehicles due to air bags:frontal:sensor/control module-inactive issues. If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash n.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles, manufactured from February 2012, through August 2012, and equipped with leather sport seats. If the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint installed in the seat.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the control module does not detect a child seat installed, the airbag will not turn off. If the airbag does not turn off, in the event of a crash necessitating front airbag deployment, a child secured in the child seat may be at an increased risk for serious injury.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Volkswagen will notify owners, and replace the control modules, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during January 2013. Owners may contact Volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026