Steering complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2013 Volkswagen Beetle has 6 NHTSA steering complaints and 0 steering-related recalls.
6
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2021 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE COMMUNICATION ERRORS (P0864) CAUSED VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN AT HIGH SPEED (... |
| May 4, 2018 | STEERING | STEERING COLUMN LOCK HOUSING IN 2014 & 2016, WE BOUGHT 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLES FOR OUR COLLEGE-BOUN... |
| Jun 27, 2015 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE | WE WERE DRIVING HOME IN OUR 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE WHEN THE ENGINE DIED CAUSING A LACK O... |
| Sep 3, 2014 | STEERING,ENGINE | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING WHEE... |
| Jun 26, 2014 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | CAR STALLS AND LOOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING. 3RD INCIDENT ON CAR. DEALER AND MANUFACTURE CAN'T FIND AN... |
| Jan 25, 2013 | STEERING,SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES | AFTER EXITING THE FREEWAY AND COMPLETING A CURVE TO THE RIGHT I WAS ON A STRAIGHT SECTION OF THE OFF... |