Affected years, leading issues, and a free VIN check for the VOLKSWAGEN Beetle.
19 model years with recalls (2000–2019)Most severe issue:CriticalData refreshed November 2026
The VOLKSWAGEN Beetle has 31 known NHTSA safety recalls across 19 model years (2000–2019), most commonly involving Exterior Lighting.
Data last refreshed November 2026.
Not Every Beetle Is Affected — Check Your VIN
This page tracks recalls reported for the VOLKSWAGEN Beetle across every model year we cover. Model and year alone can't confirm whether your specific car is included — only your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is authoritative.
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 2012-2019 Volkswagen Beetle vehicles. …
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 vehicles. The brake caliper pistons on…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf and Golf SportWagen vehicles. In the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe that…
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2014, 2014-2015 Passat vehicles manufactured April 7, 2014, to…
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1.8T engine and torque converter automatic transmission. In the…
The VOLKSWAGEN Beetle has 31 known NHTSA safety recalls across 19 model years (2000–2019), most commonly involving exterior lighting. All recalls are repaired free of charge at authorized dealerships.
Which VOLKSWAGEN Beetle model years have open recalls?
Recall history is tracked separately for each VOLKSWAGEN Beetle model year. Select a model year above to see exactly which recalls apply to that year.
Is the VOLKSWAGEN Beetle safe to drive?
Model-level recall counts describe the VOLKSWAGEN Beetle as a whole, not any individual vehicle. Only your VIN can confirm whether a specific car is included in an open recall — use the free VIN check on this page for an authoritative answer.
