There have been 28 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Beetle. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Volkswagen Beetle.
an inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2006 Volkswagen Passat, 2007 Volkswagen Passat, 2012 Volkswagen Passat, 2013 Volkswagen Passat, 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 2017 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE |
| Recall Summary: volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2019 beetle, beetle convertible, 2012-2014 passat, 2017 passat wagon, and 2006-2007 passat sedan vehicles. the driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
if the vehicles do not meet all regulatory requirements, there could be an increased risk of a crash, fire, or injury.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2008 Volkswagen Beetle, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2008 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2010 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta, 2009 Volkswagen Jetta, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2019 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta Hybrid, 2017 Volkswagen Passat, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan |
| Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Recall Summary: 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, ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle, 2012 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2018 Volkswagen Golf, 2019 Volkswagen Golf, 2017 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2018 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2019 Volkswagen Golf Sportwagen, 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2016 Volkswagen GTI, 2017 Volkswagen GTI, 2018 Volkswagen GTI, 2019 Volkswagen GTI, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, 2018 Volkswagen Jetta |
| Component: STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE |
| Recall Summary: 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.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Overloading the vehicle may affect vehicle handling or result in tire damage, increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, 2017 Volkswagen Jetta |
| Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 beetle and jetta gli vehicles. The affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the vehicle.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
If the camshaft lobe shears off there would be a loss of brake assist, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2016 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2016 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2016 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Passat, 2016 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, passat, golf and golf sportwagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Golf, 2015 Volkswagen GTI, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2015 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Passat, 2015 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to November 18, 2014, 2015 golf and gti vehicles manufactured July 1, 2014, to November ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Vehicle occupants could be injured by falling glass. A sunroof break during vehicle operation also increases the risk of driver distraction and a resulting vehicle crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2015 Volkswagen Beetle |
| Component: VISIBILITY:SUN ROOF ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. The glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The reduced durability of the trailing arm may result in its sudden fracture, possibly causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, 2011 Volkswagen Jetta, 2012 Volkswagen Jetta, 2013 Volkswagen Jetta |
| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen group of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2011-2013 jetta vehicles manufactured March 1, 2010, to November 30, 2012, and 2012-2013 beetle vehicles manufactured March 1, 2011, to July 31, 2013.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The leaking transmission fluid could contact a hot surface and result in a vehicle fire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle, 2014 Volkswagen Jetta, 2014 Volkswagen Passat |
| Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Recall Summary: Volkswagen of America, inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 jetta, beetle, beetle convertible, and passat vehicles equipped with a 1. 8t engine and torque converter automatic transmission.... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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.
| Recalled Vehicles: 2012 Volkswagen Beetle, 2013 Volkswagen Beetle |
| Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE |
| Recall Summary: 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 30, 2024 | Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module | 114,478 |
| Sep. 25, 2019 | Unknown Or Other | 113 |
| Aug. 22, 2019 | Steering:column Locking:anti-theft Device | 679,027 |
| Mar. 2, 2017 | Equipment:other:labels | 797 |
| Oct. 26, 2015 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:vacuum | 91,867 |
| Jan. 23, 2015 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:fuel Rail | 44,658 |
| Oct. 20, 2014 | Visibility:sun Roof Assembly | 7,062 |
| Oct. 20, 2014 | Suspension:rear | 442,066 |
| Apr. 15, 2014 | Power Train:automatic Transmission:cooling Unit And Lines | 26,452 |
| Nov. 15, 2012 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 2,471 |
| Jul. 16, 2012 | Tire | 83 |
| Jan. 21, 2011 | Seats | 27 |
| Dec. 10, 2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings | 228,236 |
| Apr. 17, 2008 | Air Bags:frontal:sensor/control Module | 76,900 |
| Jan. 28, 2008 | Structure:body:roof And Pillars | 510 |
| Feb. 20, 2007 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 1,002,000 |
| May. 24, 2006 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 646,246 |
| Feb. 9, 2006 | Equipment:other:labels | 906 |
| Dec. 15, 2004 | Diesel Fuel System | 19,284 |
| May. 13, 1998 | Electrical System:wiring:front Underhood | 8,500 |
| Aug. 5, 1977 | Exterior Lighting:tail Lights | 1,700 |
| Jun. 12, 1973 | Seat Belts:front:anchorage | 7,630 |
| Jan. 9, 1973 | Structure:body:bumpers | 3,000 |
| Oct. 26, 1972 | Equipment:other:labels | 21 |
| Feb. 23, 1971 | Suspension:front | 6,000 |
| Feb. 23, 1971 | Steering:linkages:tie Rod Assembly | 735 |
| Oct. 6, 1970 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder | 4,900 |
| May. 7, 1968 | Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts | 87,860 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 2019 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 2018 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 2017 Volkswagen Beetle | 3 |
| 2016 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 2015 Volkswagen Beetle | 4 |
| 2014 Volkswagen Beetle | 4 |
| 2013 Volkswagen Beetle | 5 |
| 2012 Volkswagen Beetle | 5 |
| 2010 Volkswagen Beetle | 3 |
| 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 2008 Volkswagen Beetle | 3 |
| 2007 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 2006 Volkswagen Beetle | 3 |
| 2005 Volkswagen Beetle | 3 |
| 2004 Volkswagen Beetle | 3 |
| 2003 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 2002 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 2001 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 2000 Volkswagen Beetle | 1 |
| 1999 Volkswagen Beetle | 1 |
| 1998 Volkswagen Beetle | 2 |
| 1977 Volkswagen Beetle | 1 |
| 1973 Volkswagen Beetle | 3 |
| 1971 Volkswagen Beetle | 3 |
| 1968 Volkswagen Beetle | 1 |