VW recall: 69bc, driver frontal airbag, NHTSA: 20V785 4/16/21: Today I called local VW dealership, (southpoint Volkswagen, 13940 airline hwy., baton rouge, la 70817, 855-498-0983) to schedule repair of this recall. Dealership service department informed me that they are only scheduling (1) recall repair per day and the soonest time I could schedule is 6/01/21 (@45 days). This seems very unreasonable given the potential danger/threat that this recall presents. Because the recall involves the driver's frontal airbag, the only (2) options available to the owner is to: 1). continue to use the car, knowing the potential danger of "serious injury or death" it presents to self (& therefore passengers as well) or 2) in order to ensure my personal safety, I can "choose" not to use the vehicle (and do what" rent a car"!) second concern: The vehicle's speedometer (analog) spontaneously stopped working while the car was being driven @3months ago (1/03/21) for no apparent reason (car was not involved in an accident; no pot-hole, road hazard, unusual weather, etc. At the time that the speedometer stopped working or during recent use; & vehicle has been properly maintained. Since the car cannot pass Louisiana's annual "safety sticker" inspection without a functioning speedometer, I will have to pay for this repair out of pocket. This seems to be a common problem with many VW cars.

- Baton Rouge, LA, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V785000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Deltona, FL, USA

A recall has been identified for an issue on the frontal airbags, which may result in an explosion sending metal fragments into the driver and passengers, resulting in serious injury or death. While the remedy has been described as a replacement of the airbags, Volkswagen has yet to offer a solution to the recall, and a substantial amount of time has passed since the issue was identified. This is problematic as it is endangering to many people, including myself as I live in a hot climate, which has been identified as posing a higher risk for this airbag issue.

- Plano, TX, USA

Takata recall. The contact owns a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle convertible. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20V785000 (air bags) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to Volkswagen of palms springs (67909 E. palm canyon dr, cathedral city, ca 92234, (706)760-1100) where it was confirmed that the part was available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts available. Consumer stated recall has been repaired.

- Yucca Valley, CA, USA

2 recalls are on my bug first one says the air bag inflator may explode.causing injury or death. I called VW they said it is safe to drive. And that there is no fix for it. I called them and I told them I can't sell my car like that, and they won't buy it back, or provide a rental until they come up with a fix. Is this car safe to drive with my grand kids or not and what do I do..I have let the car sit until I here from someone

- Riverside, CA, USA

We got a letter saying the air bags could go off at any time and it is a life threatening situation and we can't get it fixed for weeks. I can't drive my care under this kind of warning. What is the Agency doing about this" are they giving rentals out"

- East Haven, CT, USA

Bought car one year and a half ago. Buy car used with 40,000 miles on it. Started having issues with the power steering and leaning at idle. Car skids very easily and rain, can easily cause crashes. Car airbags were recalled.

- Hixson, TN, USA

The air bag light is on, and the dealership wants $120 to just diagnosis the issue. This should be free as its a potential safety issue.

- Caddo Mills, TX, USA