Three problems related to air bag not deploy have been reported for the 1999 Volkswagen Beetle. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 45 mph the vehicle was involved in a left frontal collision yet the air bags did not deploy. The vehicle was totaled.
Car hit highway on ramp guard rail on right front side. Airbags did not deploy. Extensive damage to right front side bumper and to hood.
Airbag controller knocked off vehicle in single vehicle accident; airbags failed to deploy.