2014 Volkswagen Beetle recalls

5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Updated Nov 5, 2026.

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

All recalls

20V785000 · 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 202019V615000 · 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 201915V028000 · 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 201514V658000 · 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 2014