Volkswagen Beetle Convertible recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 6 recalls and 42 owner complaints for the Volkswagen Beetle Convertible (model years 2008–2010, 2012–2019). The most reported problem area is air bags (32 complaints), followed by electrical system (4 complaints). The 2018 model year has the most recalls (3).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Volkswagen Beetle Convertible model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 32 | 5 of 11 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | 3 of 11 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 of 11 | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 of 11 | |
| Steering | 1 | 1 of 11 |
All 6 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24V834000 | Oct 30, 2024 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2017–2019 | 248,330 |
| 22V945000 | Dec 21, 2022 | Air bags: frontal, driver side, inflator module | 2015–2016 | 37,558 |
| 20V785000 | Dec 16, 2020 | Air bags: frontal | 2012–2014 | 105,652 |
| 19V679000 | Sep 25, 2019 | Unknown or other | 2012–2013 | 113 |
| 19V615000 | Aug 22, 2019 | Electrical system: ignition, anti-theft, control module | 2012–2019 | 679,027 |
| 18V369000 | Jun 1, 2018 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, disc, caliper | 2018 | 10,225 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.