2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
16
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
The 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:FRONTAL, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE, STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE. 16 technical service bulletins have been issued by Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE, potentially affecting up to 1,463,819 vehicles.
Recall 20V785000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 105,652 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, high temperatures, and high temperature cycling.
Consequence: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver frontal air bag, free of charge. The recall began March 19, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69BC.
View full details →Recall 19V615000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
| 679,027 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the...
Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
View full details →Recall 19V615000 — STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
| 679,027 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2017-2019 Golf SportWagen and 2011-2018 Jetta vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, manual handbrake and keyless entry. A build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the...
Consequence: Removing the key while the shift lever is in a position other than "Park" increases the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will install an additional switch and circuit board, free of charge. The recall began November 19, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 37M2.
View full details →Recall 19V679000 — UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| 113 vehicles affected
Defect: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Tiguan LWB, 2007-2009 Jetta Sedan, 2011-2013, 2015 and 2019 Jetta, 2013 Jetta Hybrid, 2008-2009 Jetta Sportwagen, 2015 Golf Sportwagen, 2013 Golf, 2008-2010 and 2012-2013 Beetle and Beetle Convertible, 2008-2010 Beetle, and Beetle Convertible vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause...
Consequence: If the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
Remedy: Volkswagen will notify owners and repurchase the affected vehicles. The recall began November 6, 2019. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 01D7. Note: This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE.
Safety Rating for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. has issued 16 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
VIN4APIN20210816 — EQUIPMENT
Customer states MIL-on with P013E in the ECM Customer states MIL-on with P0087 P0149 P053F in the ECM Customer states noise during clutch pedal operation Hood release inoperative Customer states MIL-on with P0401
V871805204416512 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
New a/c machine version added to table. Removal of Behr Flush kit.
TT 01-19-07 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Nox regeneration information. Updated to correct the tech tip number in the title.
TT 011701 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Updated to address additional model years. Tip to reinforce dealer scan tool update importance in regards to 23Q3/24CV/23U3 campaign
TT 911505 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
TT 901204_203072 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
INSTRUCTIONS TO MANUALLY SET SERVICE INTERNAL MAXIMUM VALUES AFTER INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACEMENT, TO PREVENT FALSE MESSAGES TO THE CUSTOMER.
V271502 2033978 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Technical Bulletin: The document refers to diagnosing charging systems for issues
V011502 2034046 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Technical Bulletin: Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop. The document contains the Update programming procedure Software Version Management unit codes. It also contains information on where to find if the service is covered under warranty
TT641404 — VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR:CRITICAL FASTENERS
Complaints of the front window glass contacting the rear glass may be caused by the front window glass becoming loose in the regulator clamps. (See Figs. 1 and 2)
281403 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
MIL ON - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE
- 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2010 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2011 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 0 complaints
- 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE (current)
- 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 8 complaints
- 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 8 complaints
- 2015 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 17 complaints
- 2016 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 11 complaints
- 2017 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE — 3 complaints
Other VOLKSWAGEN Models
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA — 13,715 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT — 10,288 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE — 3,613 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN — 3,104 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ATLAS — 2,635 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GOLF — 1,991 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN GTI — 1,916 total complaints
- VOLKSWAGEN ID.4 — 1,568 total complaints