Electrical complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has 11 NHTSA electrical complaints and 1 electrical-related recall.
11
Complaints
1
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 10, 2026
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:CONTROL MODULE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2015-2019 GTI, 2015-2016 and 2018-2019 Golf, 2012-2019 Beetle and Beetle Convertib...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2019 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED... |
| Sep 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KEY GETS CONSTANTLY GETS STUCK IN THE IGNITION WHEN TURNING THE CAR OFF. THE CAR IS IN PARK AND THE ... |
| Jul 10, 2017 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KEY GETS STUCK IN IGNITION WHEN TURNING OFF THE ENGINE. |
| Sep 22, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WOULD DROP ABOUT 1.5 CM WHEN EXIT THE VEHICLE BUT WOULD NOT GO BACK UP. WAS ALLO... |
| Sep 1, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | MY DRIVER'S WINDOW WON'T GO ALL THE WAY UP AFTER PARKING. IT IS SUPPOSED TO LOWER JUST A HAIR WHEN O... |
| Aug 28, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS DO NOT GO UP OR DOWN ON COMMAND WHEN THE BUTTON HAS BEEN PRESSED. ... |
| Jul 19, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I HAVE THREE CONCERNS ABOUT MY NEW CAR. FIRST AND FOREMOST IS THE WINDOW ISSUE. I HAD THE VX BEETL... |
| Jul 17, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,STRUCTURE,VISIBILITY/WIPER | DRIVER AND PASSENGER WINDOWS REQUIRE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS TO CLOSE COMPLETELY. SEVERAL PROBLEMS EXIST-... |
| Jul 10, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | DRIVERS WINDOW DOES NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY. WILL AT TIMES NOT GO UP OR DOWN. DEALER STATES THIS IS ... |
| May 18, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY | RECURRING ISSUES WITH DOOR POWER WINDOWS. TAKES APPROXIMATELY 6-7 ATTEMPTS TO SECURE OR ROLL THEM UP... |
| Feb 7, 2012 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | CPSC#I1220269A. 2012 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. CONSUMER STATED THAT WHEN THE DRIVER CAN NOT READ THE SPEED ... |