Vehicle
19 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
Volkswagen is recalling specific Beetle and Passat models because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2014 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles because the driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation.
Tenneco is recalling aftermarket master cylinders for 2004-2018 Jetta and 2012-2019 Beetle vehicles due to a seal defect that may cause brake fluid leaks and reduced braking ability.
Volkswagen is recalling 679,027 vehicles because silicate buildup may allow the key to be removed when the transmission is not in Park, increasing the risk of a rollaway.
Volkswagen and Audi are recalling 2018 models because brake caliper pistons may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Passat, and Golf vehicles because a camshaft lobe may shear off, causing a loss of brake assist.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2014-2015 Jetta, Passat, Golf, GTI, and Beetle models because a fuel rail sealing cap may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.
Volkswagen is recalling 2011-2013 Jetta and 2012-2013 Beetle vehicles because rear trailing arms may fracture, potentially causing loss of vehicle control.
Volkswagen is recalling 2014 Jetta, Beetle, and Passat vehicles because leaking transmission fluid could contact hot surfaces and cause a fire.
Gates is recalling specific aftermarket Tru-Flow water pumps for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles because the pulley may develop microfractures, causing the timing belt to fail and the engine to shut down.
Volkswagen is recalling certain 2006-2010 Jetta, Beetle, and Rabbit vehicles because a fuel line may chafe and leak, creating a fire hazard.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2007-2019 models because internal evaluation modifications may cause non-compliance with regulatory requirements, potentially increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles because the instrument cluster may fail to display a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected.
Volkswagen is recalling 2017 Beetle and Jetta GLI vehicles because incorrect tire information labels may cause operators to overload the vehicle, increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling 2013-2015 Beetles because the glass sunroof may break over hard surfaces or potholes, posing an injury risk to occupants.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012-2013 Beetles with leather sport seats because a wet seat may prevent the airbag from turning off, increasing injury risk for children.
Volkswagen is recalling 2012 Beetles because some were equipped with summer tires that do not meet federal safety standards, potentially increasing crash risk.
Volkswagen is recalling specific 2010 Beetle models because they do not meet federal crash protection standards. Owners will be offered a replacement vehicle.
Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.
2 trims tested for 2019; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2018; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2017; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2016; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.govSource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.
Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.
1,127 manufacturer service bulletins across 14 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.
This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.
Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.