Volkswagen Beetle recalls
13 recall campaigns since 2013 include the Volkswagen Beetle. Choose a model year to see only the recalls that cover it.
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Most recalled parts
Air bags (3), Unknown or other (1), Electrical system (1), Service brakes (1), Service brakes, hydraulic (1) among the latest campaigns.
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-834Volkswagen 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-945Volkswagen 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-785Volkswagen 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-679Volkswagen 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-615Volkswagen 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…
- 2019 Volkswagen Beetle recall: Service brakes
February 13, 2019 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 19V-094Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles.
- 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 driveVolkswagen 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.
- 2017 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle recall: Equipment: other, labels
March 2, 2017 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 17V-136Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles.
- 2015–2016 Volkswagen Jetta, Beetle, Passat and more recall: Engine and engine cooling: engine
October 26, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-705Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles.
- 2014–2015 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta, GTI and more recall: Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system, fuel rail
January 23, 2015 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 15V-028Volkswagen 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…
- 2013–2015 Volkswagen Beetle recall: Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
October 20, 2014 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 14V-658Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014.
- 2011–2013 Volkswagen Beetle, Jetta recall: Suspension: rear
October 20, 2014 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 14V-656Volkswagen 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…
- 2014 Volkswagen Passat, Jetta, Beetle recall: Power train: automatic transmission, cooling unit and lines
April 15, 2014 · Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. · Campaign 14V-182Volkswagen of America, Inc. 8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission.
Frequently asked questions
How many recalls has the Volkswagen Beetle had?
NHTSA lists 13 recall campaigns since 2013 that include the Volkswagen Beetle, across 11 model years (2008–2019).
Which Volkswagen Beetle model year has the most recalls?
The 2015 Volkswagen Beetle appears in the most campaigns (5). Counts reflect how many recalls include that year, not how many cars were affected.
How do I check my Volkswagen Beetle 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.