Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2014 Volkswagen Beetle has 6 recalls, 54 complaints.
6
Recalls
54
Complaints
N/A
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
19V615000
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...
14V182000
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
Volkswagen of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, and Passat vehicles equipped with a 1...
14V658000
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Beetle vehicles manufactured June 13, 2013, to July 3, 2014. ...
15V028000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Jetta vehicles manufactured March 28, 2014, to November 24, 2...
20V785000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2014 Volkswagen Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles. The driver's side ai...
20E064000
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 200...
Overall
Not Rated
Front Crash
Not Rated
Side Crash
Not Rated
Rollover
Not Rated
Rating for: 2014 Volkswagen Beetle C FWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 1, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | This complaint involves the failure of the ABS Control Module. Upon starting the car, audible warnin... |
| Oct 3, 2024 | AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that after his wife had dr... |
| Apr 12, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated while starting the vehicle, the contac... |
| Sep 5, 2023 | ENGINE | The timing chain on my 2014 r-line Turbo Volkswagen Beetle with only 45,000 miles failed and subsequ... |
| Aug 28, 2023 | STRUCTURE | Roof has cracked from sunroof to the pillar in multiple locations it is avaliable for inspection. It... |
| Aug 22, 2023 | AIR BAGS | On my dashboard, my passenger seat airbag started going off. I brought my VW Beetle in for its 100,0... |
| Aug 17, 2022 | VISIBILITY | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that while attempting to activate the ... |
| Apr 27, 2022 | STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated the ignition failed to turn off and th... |
| Oct 1, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact stated that the horn worked intermittently be... |
| Aug 1, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES,SEATS | The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. The contact stated that the front passenger’s... |
| Jul 21, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Beginning in June 2021 and thereafter, my husband and I received notifications from Volkswagen of Am... |
| Jul 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | Takata recall. The contact owns a 2014 Volkswagen Beetle. The contact received notification of NHTSA... |
| Jun 9, 2021 | ENGINE | WHEN I TRY TO ACCELERATE THE CAR RATTLES AND WILL NOT GO. I WAS TOLD MY 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE'S ENG... |
| Jun 8, 2021 | AIR BAGS | This is a complaint that my dealership has not replaced my airbag after two calls and waiting a mont... |
| Apr 15, 2021 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | DRIVER SIDE TAKEDA AIR BAG REPLACED UNDER 20V785000 RECALL NOTICE BY CLASSIC VOLKSWAGEN, GASTONIA, N... |
| Mar 30, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIF... |
| Feb 23, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF N... |
| Feb 1, 2021 | AIR BAGS | TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF N... |
| Jan 29, 2021 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | LOW BEAMS BOTH STOPPED WORKING, BULBS AND FUSES ARE FINE. |
| Dec 27, 2020 | AIR BAGS | THIS RECALL HAS NOT BEEN FIXED FOR OVER TWO MONTHS NOW -- 60 DAYS. THAT IS NUTS. PLEASE UPDATE THE R... |