Volkswagen Beetle recalls

23 safety recalls for the Volkswagen Beetle (model years 2000–2010, 2012–2019), explained in plain English. Pick your year:

2019 (3)2018 (3)2017 (3)2016 (3)2015 (5)2014 (5)2013 (6)2012 (6)2010 (3)2009 (2)2008 (3)2007 (2)2006 (3)2005 (3)2004 (3)2003 (2)2002 (2)2001 (2)2000 (1)

All Volkswagen Beetle recalls

Date	Recall	Vehicles	Problem	Units
2024-11-06	24V834	2006–2017 Volkswagen Passat & 2017–2019 Volkswagen Beetle + 1 more	Airbag	248,330
2022-12-21	22V945	2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle & 2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible	Airbag	37,558
2020-12-16	20V785	2012–2014 Volkswagen Beetle & 2012–2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible	Airbag	105,652
2019-09-26	19V679	2007–2019 Volkswagen Jetta & 2008–2013 Volkswagen Beetle + 5 more	Unknown Or Other	113
2019-08-22	19V615	2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle & 2012–2019 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible + 4 more	Electrical system	679,027
2019-02-19	19V094	2019 Volkswagen Beetle	Brakes	4,064
2018-06-07	18V369	2018 Audi Q5 & 2018 Audi SQ5 + 7 more	Brakes ⛔	10,225
2017-03-06	17V136	2017 Volkswagen Beetle & 2017 Volkswagen Jetta	Equipment	797
2015-10-26	15V705	2015–2016 Volkswagen Beetle & 2015–2016 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Brakes	91,867
2015-01-23	15V028	2014–2015 Volkswagen Beetle & 2014–2015 Volkswagen Jetta + 3 more	Fuel system	44,658
2014-10-20	14V658	2013–2015 Volkswagen Beetle	Windows, wipers & mirrors	7,062
2014-10-20	14V656	2011–2013 Volkswagen Jetta & 2012–2013 Volkswagen Beetle	Suspension	442,066
2014-04-15	14V182	2014 Volkswagen Beetle & 2014 Volkswagen Jetta + 1 more	Powertrain & transmission	26,452
2012-11-15	12V540	2012–2013 Volkswagen Beetle	Airbag	2,471
2012-07-16	12V331	2012 Volkswagen Beetle	Tires	83
2011-01-26	11V031	2010 Volkswagen Beetle	Seats	27
2010-12-14	10V621	2006–2010 Volkswagen Beetle & 2006–2010 Volkswagen Jetta + 1 more	Fuel system	228,236
2008-04-18	08V178	2003–2005 Volkswagen Beetle	Airbag	76,900
2008-01-29	08V036	2008 Volkswagen Beetle	Body & structure	510
2007-02-21	07V063	2001–2007 Volkswagen Beetle & 2000–2006 Volkswagen Golf + 4 more	Lights	1,002,000
2006-05-25	06V183	2000–2002 Volkswagen Beetle & 2000–2002 Volkswagen Jetta	Lights	646,246
2006-02-14	06V043	2006 Volkswagen Beetle	Equipment	906
2004-12-16	04V586	2004–2005 Volkswagen Beetle & 2004–2005 Volkswagen Golf + 2 more	Fuel system	19,284

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FAQ

How many recalls does the Volkswagen Beetle have?

The Volkswagen Beetle has 23 NHTSA safety recalls across model years 2000–2010, 2012–2019. The 2012 model year has the most (6).

Are Volkswagen Beetle recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)