Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls

6 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.

By model year

2019 (2 recalls)2018 (3 recalls)2017 (2 recalls)2016 (2 recalls)2015 (2 recalls)2014 (2 recalls)2013 (3 recalls)2012 (3 recalls)2010 (1 recall)2009 (1 recall)2008 (1 recall)

Most recalled parts

Air bags (3), Unknown or other (1), Electrical system (1), Service brakes, hydraulic (1) among the latest campaigns.

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Latest recalls

2006–2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Passat, Beetle recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
October 30, 2024 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 24V-834
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.
2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle, Beetle Convertible recall: Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module
December 21, 2022 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 22V-945
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertibles vehicles.
2012–2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, Beetle recall: Air bags: frontal
December 16, 2020 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 20V-785
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles.
2007–2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, Passat, Jetta Hybrid and more recall: Unknown or other
September 25, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-679
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…
2011–2019 Volkswagen Beetle, Golf Sportwagen, Jetta and more recall: Electrical system: ignition, anti-theft, control module
August 22, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-615
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…
2018 Volkswagen Passat, GTI, Golf and more and 2018 Audi SQ5, Q5 recall: Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper
June 1, 2018 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 18V-369 Do not drive
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 Volkswagen Atlas, Passat, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Golf, Golf SportWagen and GTI and Audi Q5 and SQ5 vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls has the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible had?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible, across 11 model years (2008–2019).

Which Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model year has the most recalls?

The 2018 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible appears in the most campaigns (3). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.

How do I check my Volkswagen Beetle Convertible for recalls?

Use the free VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A campaign applies only to certain vehicles, so a model-year match is not enough.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recall data for passenger vehicles, recalls since 2013, shown as published. This site is independent and not affiliated with NHTSA or any manufacturer. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and follow your manufacturer’s notice. Terms and disclaimer.