Volkswagen Beetle recalls

17 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, including 1 with a do-not-drive warning. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

This list covers the model as a whole. Not every vehicle is affected by every recall; only the official NHTSA VIN lookup or a dealer can confirm yours.

Latest recalls

24V834000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side frontal air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high…Air bagsFree replacement248KunitsOct 202422V945000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…Air bagsFree replacement38KunitsDec 202220V785000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Air Bags recallThe driver's side air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute…Air bagsFree replacement106KunitsDec 202019V679000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Unknown OR Other recallModifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with…OtherRefund / repurchase113unitsSep 201919V615000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallA build-up of silicate on the shift lever micro switch contacts may enable the key to be removed from the ignition when the…ElectricalFree repair679KunitsAug 201919V094000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Electrical System recallThe instrument cluster may not provide a visual warning when a brake system failure is detected.ElectricalFree software update4,064unitsFeb 201918V369000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Service Brakes, Hydraulic recallThe brake caliper pistons on these vehicles may have insufficient coating, potentially reducing the brake performance.Do not driveBrakes & stabilityFree repair10KunitsJun 201817V136000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Equipment recallThe affected vehicles have incorrect information on the tire information label, possibly causing the operator to overload the…EquipmentFree repair797unitsMar 201715V705000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Engine And Engine Cooling recallIn the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that drives the brake vacuum pump may shear off, resulting in a loss of brake assist.Engine & powertrainSoftware update92KunitsOct 201515V028000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Fuel System, Gasoline recallA sealing cap at the fuel rail may fail, allowing fuel to leak into the engine compartment.Fuel systemFree replacement45KunitsJan 201514V656000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Suspension recallThe durability of the rear trailing arms may be reduced in vehicles whose rear trailing arms have been previously deformed, such…Steering & suspensionFree repair442KunitsOct 201414V658000 · Volkswagen Group OF America, Inc.Visibility recallThe glass sunroofs in the affected vehicles may break when the vehicles are operated over a hard road surface or strike a pothole.Camera, lights & visibilityFree replacement7,062unitsOct 201414V182000 · Volkswagen OF America, Inc.Power Train recallIn the affected vehicles, the O-ring seals between the oil cooler and the transmission may leak fluid.Engine & powertrainFree replacement26KunitsApr 201412V540000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncAir Bags recallIf the right front passenger seat gets wet, the occupant control module may not properly detect the presence of a child restraint…Air bagsFree replacement2,471unitsNov 201212V331000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncTires recallVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2012 beetle vehicles. some vehicles may be equipped with summer tires that fail to…TiresFree replacement83unitsJul 201211V031000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncSeats recallVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2010 new beetle and new beetle convertible manufactured from september 1, 2010…Seats & beltsReplacement27unitsJan 201110V621000 · Volkswagen OF America, IncFuel System, Gasoline recallVolkswagen is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 jetta, new beetle, new beetle convertible, model year 2009 jetta sportwagen…Fuel systemFree replacement228KunitsDec 2010