Safety Recall NHTSA · 11V031000 Reported January 21, 2011

Occupant crash protection/fmvss 208

Q: What is recall 11V031000?

NHTSA recall 11V031000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 21, 2011. It addresses: Occupant crash protection/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 27 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. · N/A · 27 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

11V031000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc.

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

January 21, 2011

Defect Summary

Volkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible manufactured from september 1, 2010, through september 22, 2010, for failing to comply with the barrier test requirements of federal motor vehicles safety standards no. 208, "occupant crash protection," that went into effect on september 1, 2010.

Safety Consequence

The vehicles do not meet with requirements that went into effect on september 1, 2010, and therefore may not offer the protection attendant to those requirements.

Corrective Action

Dealers will offer to replace their vehicle with a comparable vehicle that was produced prior to september 1, 2010, compliant with fmvss 208 requirements. the safety recall began on january 28, 2011. owners may contact volkswagen at 1-800-822-8987.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 11V031000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 11V031000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 11V031000?

NHTSA recall 11V031000 was issued by Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. on January 21, 2011. It addresses: Occupant crash protection/fmvss 208. The recall affects approximately 27 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Volkswagen Group Of America, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 11V031000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.