VOLKSWAGEN Beetle Recall Statistics

Original analysis of recall history, risk grades, and safety trends.

Total Recalls

5.1

Avg per Year Above brand average (1.9)

Years Tracked

Recalls by Year

2000

7 F

2001

8 F

2002

8 F

2003

5 F

2004

6 F

2005

6 F

2006

4 F

2007

2 F

2008

3 D

2009

2 D

2010

3 D

2012

7 D

2013

7 D

2014

6 F

2015

6 F

2016

4 F

2017

4 D

2018

4 F

2019

4 D

Most Common Components

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

AIR BAGS

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

EQUIPMENT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VISIBILITY

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

TIRES

Most Severe Recalls

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER — Tenneco Automotive (Tenneco) is recalling certain Beck/Arnley Master Cylinders, part number 072-9831, sold as aftermarket or replacement parts for 2004-2018 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2…

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE — Volkswagen 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. …

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER — Volkswagen 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 veh…

Best Years (Fewest Recalls)

Worst Years (Most Recalls)

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